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The 2018 Croke Park Charity Challenge was launched today, and will see a Mayo team - managed by Senator John O''Mahony and former Taoiseach Enda Kenny - taking on a Cork team managed by Rebels legend Billy Morgan and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin. The…

Gearoid McInerney is expected to return to the Galway hurling team for Sunday's All-Ireland final. Mc Inerney missed the All-Ireland semi-final replay against Clare due to a calf injury sustained in the drawn game, but has responded well to treatment and…

Racing at Ballinrobe had to be abandoned after just three races yesterday (Monday) evening due to issues with the racing surface. A track inspection was called before race four got underway , when a deputation of jockeys called into the steward’s room after…

Stephen Rochford looks set to continue as the Mayo Senior Football Manager according to reports in this week's Mayo News Sport. The 39 year old was said to have been considering his position following Mayo’s championship exit to Kildare in the All Ireland…

Galway hurling fans are counting down to Sunday's All-Ireland senior hurling final against Limerick. It's a 3.30 throw-in at Croke Park, and will be televised on RTE and Sky Sports. The curtain raiser is the meeting of Galway and Kilkenny in the All-Ireland…

A late fourth quarter comeback by the Ireland Under 18 women’s team was just not enough for the squad to maintain their Division A status this afternoon, as they lost out 63-71 to Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIBA Under 18 European Championship Division A.…

Another piece of Irish basketball history was written this evening as the Ireland Under 18 women won their country’s first ever Division A basketball game and kept their hopes of retaining top tier status alive with a 53-52 point win over Sweden at the FIBA…

In Ladies Football,There are places in the final 4 of the All-Ireland Championship up for grabs at Dr Hyde Park this afternoon with 2 quarter final games down for decision. Kerry and Dublin meet in a repeat of last year's All-Ireland semi-final from 5. In the…

Galway and Dublin have named their teams ahead of their All-Ireland Football Championship semi-final this evening. Dublin have made 9 changes to last weeks win over Roscommon - which includes a completely revamped forward line. Niall Scully, Ciaran Kilkenny…

Alex Wright has claimed a 10th place finish in the 20km Race Walk final at the European Championships. The 27 year old walked a seasonal best time of 1 hour 22 minutes and 18 seconds - 1 minute and 36 seconds off the Spanish winner Alvaro Martin. Ireland's…

There are 3 top flight sides playing in the opening round of the Irish Daily Mail Fai Senior Cup today. Waterford travel to Skerries, Derry City go to Blarney, while Sligo Rovers play host to First Division side Longford Town.

The first of this weekend's All-Ireland Football semi-finals takes place this evening, with Dublin and Galway going head to head for a place in the final of the Championship. It's the first Championship meeting between the two sides since 1983, and Galways…

The Mayo League Football Show podcast which goes out weekly on the Mayo League Facebook page and on YouTube has been shortlisted for the FAI Best Digital Initiative Award. The video podcast features action from across all clubs in all divisions as well as…

Three members of the four strong Irish Women’s team for the World Racquetball Championships are from Mayo. Current European champion Donna Ryder from Newport will be joined by Castlebar’s Katie Kenny and Majella Haverty. The championships take place in San…

Galway United have announced the signing of Sean Russell until the end of the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season. Russell's move to Eamonn Deacy Park follows on from the announcement of Evan Murphy and Dara Mulgannon signing deals with the Tribesmen. Russell…

Mona McSharry has secured her place in the semi-finals of the 50 metres Breaststroke at the European Championships in Glasgow. The 17 year old from Sligo finished third in her heat in a time of 31.09 seconds, which was 10th fastest overall. She will be back…

Dr. Hyde Park will host a quarter-final double header in the All Ireland Ladies Football Championship this Sunday. First up at 3, Galway will face neighbours Mayo. And that's followed at 5 by a repeat of last year's semi final - the meeting of Kerry and…

Galway manager Tony Ward has made two changes for his side for tomorrow's Bord Gais Energy Under-21 hurling semi final with Tipperary. Andrew Geaney is in for Mark Hughes at centre-back, while Patrick Foley replaces Cian Salmon in the half-forward line.

Ballyhaunis made history yesterday by capturing the Connacht Senior Cricket Championship Cup. The East Mayo men defeated Sligo by 396 runs to 215 runs. In the Process Ballyhaunis qualify for the 2019 National Cup which is a huge achievement.

The European Athletic Championships in Berlin are in full swing. North Sligo athlete Chris O'Donnell has finished sixth in his 400 metres heat, but posted a seasonal best time of 46.81 seconds. This weekend Westport's Cian McManamon will compete in the 20km…

It was a tough opening game for the Ireland Under 18 women’s team this evening as they lost out to Poland 44-64 in their first group game of the FIBA Under 18 Women’s European Championship Division A. A longer and more physical Polish side took the reins of…

Galway have named an unchanged side for tomorrow's All-Ireland Hurling Championship semi-final replay with Clare. It means Joe Canning has recovered from a knee injury he suffered in last weeks game and starts among the tribesmen attack. Gearoid McInerney is…

Mayo face Kildare on Sunday in the U20 All Ireland Final in Croke Park. Following wins over Leitrim, Roscommon & Derry Sunday's final will see the Connacht & Leinster champions go head to head. Manger Mike Solan names an unchanged team from that win over…

Following on from the successful 2018 hosting of Feile na nGael hurling by Connacht GAA in the five Connacht counties alongside Westmeath and Longford in which 128 hurling and camogie sides were in action as host sides and welcomed 128 visiting sides…

Head coach of the Ireland Under 18 women’s team Patrick O’Neill has today announced two co-captains who will led Ireland into a historic first ever appearance at A Division basketball. Dayna Finn (Mayo) and Bronagh Power-Cassidy (Dublin) have been selected to…

The Willie Mullins-trained Sharjah has carried top-weight to win today's feature at the Galway Races - the Guinness Galway Hurdle. The 12-to-1 shot battled past Blazer in the closing stages in Ballybrit with Leoncavallo and Bedrock completing the places.…

The Roscommon senior football management team today named their Match Day 26 to face Dublin on Sunday next in the All-Ireland quarter-final stage 3 match in Croke Park. The team features a number of changes to the team that played Donegal two weeks ago. It…

Sligo Rovers will participate in the 2018/19 IRN-BRU Scottish Challenge Cup, along with Bohemians, as representatives of the SSE Airtricity League. Both Bray Wanderers and Limerick were excluded from being involved in this year's competition, which will also…

Five athletes from this region have travelled to Estonia for the Ironman event there this Saturday. Barry Loftus from Crossmolina, who is competing in his 7th Ironman, Noreen O’Toole from Westport, Colm Dockery, Ciaran Maguire and Billy Brennan have all made…

Willie Mullins' domination of the Galway Festival continued last night. Riven Light was a 10-to-1 winner of the feature race on day 2, the Colm Quinn BMW Novice Hurdle, to bring Mullins' winning total to four. He saddles six entrants in the feature on day 3 -…

Cork's Conor Lane has been appointed referee for the clash of Galway and Monaghan in the All-Ireland senior football Super 8's this weekend. The game throws in at Pearse Stadium at 6pm Saturday evening. On Sunday, Roscommon and Dublin meet in Croke Park at…

Gearóid McInerney looks set to lose his battle to be fit for Galway's All Ireland semi- final replay with Clare on Sunday. The half-back has had a scan on a suspected torn calf, and could miss the All Ireland final next month if Galway see off the Banner at…

Mayo senior football manager Stephen Rochford looks set to be without some of the management team he's worked with for the past 3 seasons, if he returns next year. According to today's Mayo News, Donie Buckley and Peter Burke have informed the manager that…

Galway are sweating over the fitness of Gearóid McInerney ahead of their All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final replay against Clare. The centre-back was forced off with a suspected calf strain in the drawn game last Saturday and remains a major…

The Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap is the feature race on day two of the Galway Festival. The Ger Lyons-trained Inscribe is due to go off favourite, with competition from Aidan O'Brien's Bond Street, and Willie Mullins' Riven Light. Lyons is hoping that…

Galway's All Ireland senior hurling semi final replay with Clare has forced the movement of the All Ireland under-21 semi final. Galway and Tipperary had been slated for this Saturday in Ennis, but instead the game has been moved to the Gaelic Grounds for…

Galway hurling fans are anxiously awaiting news of Joe Canning's knee injury. There are fears the Hurler of the Year could miss their semi final reply after he failed to finish Saturday's epic draw with Clare. All Stars Conor Whelan and Gearoid McInerney and…

An eventful day on the first leg of the Jim Walsh Cork 2 day Forest Rally, seen Jason and Matthew Murphy in their Peugeot 107 get caught out on a fast 4Right corner on stage 2, the car slid wide and onto grass, and they found themselves as passengers and…

Hailing from Ballyhaunis, at just nine year of age John William Burke has been making massive strides on the Irish junior golf scene and now is set to test himself against the best in the world when he heads to the renowned former and future US Open course,…

The semi-final draw for the SSE Airtricity League U19 & U17 cup competitions have been made. Bohemians are set to travel to Limerick whilst Dundalk or Finn Harps will host St. Patrick's Athletic in the U19 Enda McGuill Cup semi-finals. In the U17 Mark Farren…

Cork City can replace Dundalk at the top of the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division table tonight. The Leesiders travel to Bray Wanderers, who are under new ownership. Third-placed Waterford are away to Limerick. Derry City welcome St Patrick's Athletic…

The fixtures have been confirmed for the second round of the Mayo Senior and Intermediate Club Championship. Most of the games will take place on Saturday August 25th, due to the Pope’s visit to Knock Shrine on the Sunday. In the Connacht Gold Senior Football…

Galway midfielder Paul Conroy has confirmed he broke both of his legs in the game with Kerry. Conroy confirmed to Galway Bay FM that he suffered a double break in his left leg during the first half of Galway’s Super 8 win over Kerry on July 15th. Following…

Ladies All-Ireland U16 A Football Final Galway 3-16 Kerry 3-12 Ladies All-Ireland U16 B Football Final Mayo 11-14Laois 1-05 A sharp and clinical performance saw Mayo crowned All Ireland U16 B Champions for 2018, their first since 2010. Mayo led from the…

The dates and times for the All Ireland Football Semi Finals have been confirmed. Dublin will face Galway, Monaghan or Kerry at Croke Park on Saturday August 11th, where there'll be a 5pm throw-in. The other semi final will take place the following day at…

The 2018 Michael O’Brien Plant Hire J1000 series for 15-19 year olds will be decided next weekend when the Valvoline Motorsport Ireland National Forest Rally Championship roars back into life after a break of three months, with the two day Jim Walsh Cork…

The third Mayo & District Motorsport Club Loose Surface Autocross for 2018 took place in the Valley on Sunday 22nd July. In keeping with previous events there was a great entry from far and near with competitors of all ages and all seven classes hotly…

Kevin McStay is to accept a 12-week ban arising from his actions in Saturday's Super-8 meeting of Roscommon and Donegal. The Rossies manager was seen to lay hands on referee Ciaran Branagan, and also launched a ball at linesman Niall Cullen in protest at…

Kevin McStay is facing a 12 week sideline ban after an incident with a linesman in Roscommon's Super 8s defeat to Donegal at Hyde Park on Saturday. The Rossies boss could be hit with a charge of minor physical interference with a match official. He made…

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has invited expressions of interest from clubs/entities who may be interested in participating in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League. The Women's National League has gone from strength to strength in recent…

Knockmore Showjumper Ciaran Nallon enjoyed another successful weekend in Europe. The 16 year old had an impressive win in yesterday’s pony section at the Valkenswaard in The Netherlands in the 135 140 Global Features Championship finals which is a top…

Portumna and Westport will meet in the final of the Connacht section of the Irish Mixed Foursomes at Claremorris Golf Club today. Portumna defeated Tubbercurry 3.5 to 1.5 in one semi-final, with Westport accounting for Oughterard 3/2 in the other semi-final

Roscommon defender David Murray has been cleared to play against Donegal in the Super 8s tomorrow. Murray was facing a one match suspension after picking up his third black card of the season against Tyrone last weekend. The card has been overturned following…

Former Chelsea & Republic of Ireland International Damien Duff travels to Castlebar with his talented U15 Shamrock Rovers side who sit nicely at the top of SSE Airtricity group 2 on Saturday July 28th. They are undefeated this season with 11 games played, 45…

Sligo Rovers are the latest League of Ireland club to come under financial pressure. They have been left without a home fixture for 11 weeks following the postponement of Sunday's S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division clash with table toppers Dundalk. The…

Kevin McStay has made two changes to his starting team after last weekend's 18-point loss to Tyrone. The Rossies face Donegal in Dr Hyde Park on Saturday, needing a result to keep their hopes of an All-Ireland semi-final spot alive. Sean McDermott comes into…

Roscommon are to seek a hearing on David Murray’s behalf as he faces a one-match suspension after receiving his third black card of the season in the closing stages of Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final series opening match against Tyrone. The Irish…

Galway’s Shane Walsh and Cork’s Patrick Horgan have been rewarded for their respective performances in football and hurling in June by being voted as the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month award winners. The pair were at PwC’s Cork office this morning to pick up…

Barry Moran is to retire from inter-county football. The Castlebar Mitchels clubman is due to take up a position with his job for two years and has decided to retire from the inter-county scene. However he will remain on playing with Castlebar Mitchels for…

Manulla has been drawn away to Cork’s Wilton United in the semi-final of the FAI Women’s Intermediate Cup. The Mayo side had a 3-2 win over Ivies Celtic from Donegal to secure their passge through to the last four of this pristegious competition. The…

Sligo Rovers U17 girls overcame Peamount United 3-2 at the weekend. This was the first time in Sligo Rovers 90 year history that the club fielded a women’s team in a National League. There were a number of Mayo players involved including Emer O’Neil, Kelsey…

Galway manager Kevin Walsh says the loss of Paul Conroy is a big blow. The 29 year old midfielder suffered a double leg break in yesterday's historic Super 8s victory over Kerry at Croke Park. It is the first time the Tribesmen have beaten the Kingdom in the…

Michael Moyles has stepped down as team trainer of the Leitrim Senior Footballers. The Crossmolina man confirmed the news on twitter last night. The former Mayo footballer said he is gutted not to commit to another year with Leitrim. He said being away for…

The Mayo Ladies defeated Cavan in their opening Group 4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship encounter on Saturday afternoon in Clones. This was a highly entertaining game, which ended with Mayo winning out on a 3-23 to 4-13 scoreline. The win was all the…

The Mayo U20's face Derry in tomorrow's All Ireland Semi-Final in Carrick on Shannon. Following a Connacht final win over Roscommon last month manger Mike Solan makes just one change to his starting team. The injured Oisin Mullin is replaced by Colm Moran.…

Galway star Damien Comer says they are preparing for the unknown ahead of the opening weekend of the Super 8s. The All Ireland Football Championship's new format gets underway at Croke Park tomorrow, with the meeting Dublin and Donegal and Tyrone and…

As the Mayo under 20's prepare to face Derry in Carrick on Shannon in a historic All Ireland semi-final - a game which you can hear live on Midwest Radio with thanks to Salamancas Tapas Bar - we got the views of manager Mike Solan, free scoring full forward…

Statement from the Executive Board of Mayo LGFA The Executive Board of Mayo LGFA is acutely aware of the critical importance of player welfare. Player wellbeing is fundamental to all coaching and management structures. A comprehensive programme is in place…

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of back row Colby Fainga’a from Australian Super Rugby side the Melbourne Rebels. The 27-year-old made his Super Rugby debut playing for the Brumbies when Andy Friend was their Head Coach in 2010 and went on to play…

Midwest Sport understands that two more players and a selector have left the Mayo Ladies Senior Football set-up. It comes following the revelation earlier this week that 10 players had left the set-up due to player welfare issues. Mayo play Cavan in the…

Republic of Ireland Women's Under 19 Head Coach Dave Connell has confirmed a 20-player squad for a mini tournament in England. The WU19s are set to face Northern Ireland on Saturday, July 14th with kick-off at 6pm before they face England on Wednesday, July…

The Women's Gaelic Players Association has released a statement regarding the controversy involving several members of the 2018 senior football panel and some of the management team. The statement can be read in full below. The WGPA wishes to acknowledge the…

Andy Moran was on hand at the re-launch of Heiton Buckley in Castlebar today to officially open the new look store and he joined Gerry Glennon in the Midwest Radio cruiser for a chat. The Mayo legend chatted about the past year which ended prematurely for the…

The Mayo News this morning revealed a major fall-out in the Mayo Ladies camp ahead of their first round robin game in the 2018 All Ireland Senior Football Championship against Cavan in Clones on Saturday. Edwin McGreal from the Mayo News Sport team who broke…

In the Eirgrid All-Ireland Under-20 championship semi-final, Mayo will take on Derry in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday at 4pm. In the other semi-final, Kildare will meet Kerry in Limerick - also at 4pm Saturday.

The TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior and junior championships begin this weekend. In group 4 of the senior championship, Mayo travel to Clones to take on Cavan on Saturday - that game throws-in at 2.15. In the Intermediate Championship, Sligo take on Longford in…

The GAA have confirmed the throw in details for this weekend's All-Ireland hurling quarter finals. Clare will face Wexford at Pairc Ui Chaoimh this Saturday, with a 3pm throw in. The other quarter final will be between Limerick and Kilkenny on Sunday, with a…

Sligo Rovers goalkeeping coach Rodney Dalzell has resigned 24-hours after being involved in an altercation with fans. The club describe his resignation as the admirable course of action. Dalzell was seen to confront travelling Sligo fans following…

Galway manager Michéal Donoghue says Kilkenny still have a big role to play in this year's All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. The Tribesmen held off a comeback to beat Brian Cody's men in the Leinster final replay at Semple Stadium yesterday. Kilkenny…

Sligo Ladies GAA is seeking applications for the role of manager for the county’s U14, U16 and U18 teams for the 2018/2019 season. The applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old, be a member of LGFA and have a general knowledge of how Ladies Gaelic Football…

Roscommon senior football manager Kevin McStay has named his team to face Armagh in the fourth round All Ireland Senior Football Qualifier game to be played on Saturday in Portlaoise. The team features a number of changes to the one that started against…

Ownie McDonagh of St Anne's Boxing Club in Westport is one of the Irish boxers entering the fray at the Brandenburg Youth Cup in Germany today. He will be in action alongside Irish teammates Sean Crowley, John Paul Hale, Owen McDonagh and David Oliver Joyce.

Galway last night won a first ever Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship at the first attempt, and in the most dramatic fashion. Sean Bleahane's goal in added time of exta-time saw Galway beat Wexford on a scoreline of 4-21 to 2-26 at…

Ladies All-Ireland U16B Semi-Final Mayo 9-16 Armagh 2-06 Mayo will play Laois on July 25th with a time and venue to be confirmed Ladies All-Ireland U16A Semi-Final Galway 3-22 Donegal 4-04 Galway will play Kerry on July 25th with a time and venue to be…

Connacht Rugby has announced the fixture list for the 2018/2019 Connacht Senior League and Junior 1A, 1B and 1C Leagues. The newly expanded five-team Senior League gets underway on the 18th August, when the returning Ballina RFC host Sligo RFC and Corinthians…

Galway United Football Club have announced the appointment of Alan Murphy as first team manager. The Ballinrobe native has signed a contract with the club until the end of the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season. The 36-year-old has been in charge of United's…

TG4 has today announced a four-year extension of their sponsorship of the All-Ireland ladies football championships. The sponsorship deal will now run until the end of the 2022 campaign. TG4 have committed to screening 17 championship fixtures during the 2018…

James Owens has been named as the referee for this Sunday's Leinster Senior Hurling Final replay between Kilkenny and Galway. Semple Stadium will host the decider after the sides finished 18 points apiece at Croke Park 2 days ago.

Check out our full interview with Mayo manager Stephen Rochford from Saturday evening as he came to terms with the end of Mayo's summer campaign after a 0-21 to 0-19 defeat to Kildare in St Conleth's Park, Newbridge.

Roscommon will take on Armagh in the 4th round of All-Ireland football qualifiers. That game has been fixed for O'Moore Park in Portlaoise at 3pm next Saturday, and will be followed at 5pm by Cork V Tyrone. Kildare will take on Fermanagh in Navan at 7pm…

Former Donegal football manager Jim McGuinness has emerged as a shock contender to take over at Galway United. McGuinness led Donegal to the 2012 All-Ireland title, and is looking for a manager's job in soccer having completed his Uefa A licence. He's now…

Galway and Kilkenny will meet again next Sunday in a replay of the Leinster Senior Hurling final, after yesterday's match finished 18 points apiece. Semple Stadium in Thurles is the venue for the replay, which will throw-in at 3pm on Sunday. Croke Park is…

Eight counties found out who they'll face in the 4th round of the All-Ireland football qualifiers this morning. Fermanagh will play Kildare who will be high on confidence following their win over last years All-Ireland finalists Mayo in Newbridge. Tyrone were…

History has been made in Abbeydorney for Mayo Camogie. The first ever time lining out in the All Ireland U16C series & a victory away to Kerry in the first round. An amazing performance -full of passion & determination against a strong Kerry side saw the Mayo…

It's been a busy morning already at the 2018 John West All-Ireland Feile Peil na nÓg, with all of the Mayo boys sides into Cup quarter-finals. Westport in the last-eight of Division 2, following a 4-9 to 2-5 win over Crossmaglen and Aghamore in Division 7…

Mayo make the trip to Newbridge tomorrow evening as they face Kildare in Round 3 of the qualifiers in St Conleth's Park. After an eight point win over Tipperary in Thurles last weekend Mayo make just one change to their starting team. The injured Seamus…

The Mayo League has confirmed that it has decided to leave Sunday August 26th free from all football activities, due to the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland. In a statement a spokesperson said as the Pope is scheduled to visit Knock and Dublin on Sunday…

Round 4 of the Connacht U17 championship takes place this evening as Mayo travel to Tuam to take on Galway. Manager Tomas Morley names the same team which beat Sligo last weekend in Castlebar. Another another win is vital for Mayo if they want to progress to…

Mayo GAA have a very limited number of General Admission tickets for sale today for the Mayo v Kildare game tomorrow evening in Newbridge. They will be on sale from the office in Elverys MacHale Park from 11-1pm. There is a very limited number of tickets for…

Kildare are requesting that only fans with tickets turn up at St Conleth's Park on Saturday. The County Board have released a statement thanking those who supported the campaign to play their All Ireland qualifier against Mayo in Newbridge. The G-A-A wanted…

Kildare and Mayo County Boards will each receive 1500 tickets for club distribution for Saturday’s All-Ireland Qualifier game between the sides in Newbridge. It follows the decision earlier to switch the game from Croke Park to Newbridge, after Kildare GAA…

The Mayo v Kildare game will be played in St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge on Saturday evening. While the GAA has yet to confirm this, Mayo GAA has issued a statement this afternoon confirming the venue change. The game will be played at 7pm on Saturday evening…

Fixture chaos is feared as there are no signs of a breakthrough in the stand- off between Kildare and the G-A-A. The Lillywhites are refusing to play their third round qualifier against Mayo at Croke Park this weekend, as they feel they should have home…

Connacht GAA Secretary John Prenty talked to Midwest Radio today to outline the reasons why Saturday's game between Kildare and Mayo is still in line to ahead in Croke Park after the storm over the Kildare's nominated venue of St Conleth's Park not being…

There is a seven-race card at Ballinrobe this evening where the first goes to post at 5.45. The Vaugahnshoes.ie Best Dressed Lady competition takes place on 26th June at Ballinrobe Racecourse in 2018. The winning lady will be presented with a cash prize of…

Kildare are reportedly refusing to move their third round qualifier with Mayo to Croke Park. GAA officials today announced a double-header at H-Q for Saturday, with that game preceded by the all-Ulster clash of Cavan and Tyrone. But it's been reported that…

Galway midfielder Ciaran Duggan has emerged as doubt for their opening Super-8 meeting with Kerry. Duggan suffered a suspected broken wrist while playing for Annaghdown in the Galway Championship on Saturday. Galway begin their Group 1 campaign against The…

Waterford have bolstered their ranks as they continue their push for European football. Former Castlebar Celtic player Noe Baba and Dessie Hutchinson have signed on at the RSC following respective spells at Birmingham and Brighton.

Croke Park will host an All-Ireland SFC Round 3 Qualifier double-header on Saturday with Cavan playing Tyrone and Kildare playing Mayo. The match details for the four third round of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers Leitrim v Monaghan, Pairc Sean MacDiarmada,…

Mayo will play Kildare in Round 3 of the football qualifiers this weekend after the draw was made this morning.Mayo will travel to face the Lilywhites. The CCC of the GAA will meet this afternoon to finalise details of the fixtures. The draw in full is:…

Mayo U14s were in action at same time as the U16s Sunday morning. Management utilised the entire squad in this game to ensure all girls got good game time.As has been the case all week this was another tight game with little separating the girls and Galway.…

With less than two weeks to go until the annual rally fever hits Sligo and its surrounds, entry levels are very encouraging, well ahead of same point in recent years. This has also been driven by a series of Incentives to attract entries in early, where an…

Mayo U14s were out first on Saturday morning facing MGL in the Shield Semi Final of the Gaynor Cup. As they have done all tournament the young Mayo girls started very positively and Bria McLoughlin and Deirbhle McHale went close. The Dublin side came into the…

Mayo U16 girls won their final group match against Cork in the FAI Gaynor Cup on a 3-0 scoreline yesterday. Two first half Alva Munnelly strikes were followed by a Louise Dowling header in the second half. Kate O'Dowd assisted all 3 goals. This result saw…

The Round 3 qualifier draw of the 2018 All-Ireland senior football championship will take place next Monday morning. It will be broadcast live on Morning Ireland on RTE Radio 1 just after 8.30am and also carried live on gaa.ie The Round 3 draw involves all…

Mayo are back in action tomorrow as they face Tipperary in Round 2 of the football Qualifiers in Semple Stadium. Following an 18 point win over Limerick in Round 1 Stephen Rochford makes 3 changes to his starting team. Out go Eoin O'Donoghue, Evan Regan &…

Round 3 of the Connacht U17 championship takes place tomorrow as Mayo face Sligo in Elverys MacHale Park. Following one win and one defeat from their opening two games Mayo need a win if they want to progress to next months Connacht final. Throw-in tomorrow…

Mayo went down 3 -0 to South Tipperary in their first of 2 games on Friday in the Gaynor Cup. Trailing to a 4th minute opener the Mayo girls failed to match the work rate and tenacity of the Tipp girls although the scoreline probably flattered the winners.…

Lausanne, a small town nestled in the heart of the Switzerland countryside, may not be a name you’ve heard of before when it comes to basketball – particularly in terms of Irish basketball, but one man from Mayo is working hard to change that.Meet Liam…

There was success for the two Mayo teams on the opening day of the FAI Gaynor Cup in Limerick. In the U14 Group C Mayo defeated Longford 2-0 in their opening game and drew 0-0 with Carlow in their second game. In the U16 Group D Mayo defeated Longford 4-1 in…

Statement from Galway Ladies Senior management regarding Sunday's Connacht Final: "The Galway Senior Ladies Football management expresses its dismay and disappointment and that the appointment by Connacht LGFA of former Mayo minor ladies football manager…

Galway are through to their first ever Leinster Under-21 Hurling Final. They survived a late onslaught to beat Kilkenny by 3-13 to 1-17 in Tullamore last night. They will face Wexford in the decider as the Model County beat Dublin 3-15 to 3-12 at Parnell Park.

Two Mayo squads are heading for University of Limerick today to take part in the Fota Island Resort FAI Gaynor Cup. Mayo U14s are in Group 3 along with Inishowen, Longford and Carlow. They have two games on Thursday. Mayo U16s are in group 4 along with Cork,…

Paddy Jackson will be making a sooner-than-expected return to Irish shores. His new side Perpignan have been drawn in the same European Challenge Cup pool as Connacht. Joining them in a tough Pool 3 will be Sale and Bordeaux-Begles.

The Ladies Connacht Senior Football Final is live on Midwest Radio this Sunday as Mayo and Galway clash in Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar. The game throws in at 4pm and Tom Carney and Michelle Corbett will bring us all the action as it happens. The game is…

Award-winning Irish hat designer Jennifer Wrynne has been announced as the celebrity judge at the SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Racecourse on Monday, July 9. From Mohill in County Leitrim, Jennifer launched her first hat collection in 2011 and specialises…

Team of The Month Sponsored by Hastings The award for Team of the Month for May goes to Snugboro United who are the in-form side in the CastleCourt Hotel Premier League. They won both their league games to make it four league wins in a row and also progressed…

Mayo will make the trip to Thurles on Saturday for their Round 2 All-Ireland Qualifier with Tipperary. It’s only the 5th ever Championship meeting between the sides with Mayo winning the two recent fixtures. Saturday’s clash throws in at 5pm and is live here…

Galway United FC members have voted in favour of a motion to accept an offer from investors in Saudi Arabia to take a majority shareholding in the club. At present, Galway United is owned entirely by the Galway United Friends Co-Operative. The takeover was…

Check out our interview with Mayo u20 manager Mike Solan after his side saw off Roscommon by an impressive 3-16 1-6 in the first Connacht u20 Football Final in Dr Hyde Park, on Sunday. View some of the highlights too as Mayo blitzed their rivals in the second…

At the English Athletics Championships held in Bedford today Michaela Walsh has just smashed the Irish U23 women's hammer record with a massive personal best throw of 64.22m breaking the record set by Olympian Eileen O'Keefe back in 2003. At the age of 19…

The Connacht GAA Championship Finals in Dr. Hyde Park is now completely sold out. There will be no tickets available to purchase on Match day. Patrons are reminded that persons (including children) entering the stadium must have a match ticket. Access to…

The Mayo U20's face Roscommon in Sundays Connacht final in Dr Hyde Park. Following a win over Leitrim last week manger Mike Solan makes just one change to his starting team with John Maughan replacing Rory Brickenden at corner back. Mayo last won an U21 title…

MAYO and Tipperary will battle it out for All-Ireland U14 B glory on Sunday at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe. These counties have met previously in the All-Ireland U14 B final, back in 2008 when Mayo proved victorious. In their All-Ireland semi-final against…

Details have been announced for the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Tuesday 26th June, the Vaughanshoes.ie Ladies Day. TV fashion stylist, broadcaster and personal shopper, Marietta Doran will be guest judge, with the lucky winner…

Galway's Under-21 hurlers set up a mouthwatering semi final with Kilkenny in the Bord Gais Energy Leinster Championship last night. Evan Niland struck 9-points in a 1-20 to 8-point victory over Offaly at O'Connor Park last night. Dublin will face Wexford in…

Sligo Rovers are to honour one of their greatest servants as they host a testimonial for the legendary Raffaele Cretaro on Saturday 28th July with a 6pm kick-off in the Showgrounds. The opposition will be a Raffaele Cretaro XI made up of some of the best…

Mayo Ladies star Cora Staunton has confirmed the dates for the publication of her autobiography. Game Changer will be published on October 18th this year and it is now available for pre-order with Easons.

Statement from Galway Utd regarding reports of an offer for majority shareholding: Further to recent media reports the board of Galway United FC can confirm an offer has been received to take a majority shareholding in the club. Galway United FC is 100%…

The Mayo League approved a number of transfers last night. Ruairi Nevin goes from Castlebar Celtic to Castlebar Celtic B, Lee Lyons from Manulla to Manulla B, Paul Moran from Manulla to Straide & Foxford Utd and Shane McLoughlin from Hollister to Ballina…

Galway's under 21 hurlers will make a small piece of history this evening when they play their first ever game in the Bord Gáis Energy Leinster under 21 Hurling Championship. The likes of Sean Loftus and Brian Concannon - both of whom have senior experience -…

Midwest Radio will carry full live commentary of Sunday's Connacht U20 Football Championship Final. The clash between Roscommon and Mayo will thrown-in at 1pm in Dr. Hyde Park. Mayo enjoyed a 1-24 to 1-3 semi-final win over Leitrim, while Roscommon knocked…

Maurice Deegan has been appointed as the referee for Mayo's Round 2 All-Ireland Qualifier with Tipperary on Saturday week. The game at Semple Stadium will get underway at 5pm on Saturday June 23rd and will be live here on Midwest Sport.

Paul Freeman from Moycullen in Galway has been named on the men's senior team to represent Ireland at this Summer's International Basketball Federation European Championship for Small Countries in San Marino. The squad has been announced following a 3-day…

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay has named an unchanged side for Sunday's Connacht football final with Galway. McStay has seen no reason to alter the starting fifteen that helped the Rossies to a comfortable semi final win over Leitrim last time out. 12 of the…

Mayo will play Tipperary in the second round of the football qualifiers. Last year's All Ireland runners up will travel to Semple Stadium having been paired with the Premier County in this morning's draw. Tipp lost to Cork in the semi finals of the Munster…

Mayo’s Cameron Hanley was in stunning form yesterday evening, taking a win and a third place finish in two competitions at the five-star Global Champions Tour in Cannes, France. Both of Hanley’s results came aboard the 10-year-old mare Eis Isaura, owned by…

Mayo get their championship campaign back underway this evening when they face Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds at 6pm. Following defeat to Galway last month Stephen Rochford makes four changes to his starting team. Out go Tom Parsons (injured), Diramuid…

The Mayo U20 football team get their Connacht championship campaign underway tomorrow as they face Leitirm in Elverys MacHale Park in the Connacht semi-finals. Manger Mike Solan is in his third year in charge and can call on a number of players from last…

Middle-eastern investment in the League Of Ireland appears only weeks away as Galway United close in on an audacious Saudi Arabian takeover, in what is being billed as one of the most significant developments ever in Irish football. RTÉ Sport are today…

The Connacht GAA Championship Finals, U20 & Senior take place on, Sunday 17th June in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon. The U20 final throws in at 1pm, this will feature the winners of Mayo/Leitrim and Galway/Roscommon who play in their respective semi-finals this…

Cora Staunton has returned to training with the Mayo ladies football panel ahead of their Connacht Final against Galway. The 11-time All-Star will be playing in her 23rd consecutive Championship campaign. Staunton missed Mayo's run to the League Final as she…

Mayo's Connacht U20 Championship clash with Leitrim on Saturday in Castlebar has been confirmed to throw-in at 1.30pm. The winners from the contest at MacHale Park will progress to the Final on June 17th. The other semi-final sees Galway host Roscommon in…

Carnacon and Mayo player Cora Staunton has signed a new deal with the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Staunton is only back from playing with the club about six weeks, in a stint where she enjoyed huge success. She confirmed the news at Carnacon’s All-Ireland…

The Connacht GAA Football Championship Finals, Senior and U20, scheduled for Sunday 17th June 2018 will take place in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon. This decision was made following discussion between the Connacht GAA Council and Roscommon County Board officers…

Conor Cusack, representing Ballinrobe Community School won Gold today at the National Schools Track and Field Javelin Competition today in Tullamore with another massive throw in the Javelin Competition. This is another gold for Conor who is just back from…

Iarlaith Golding, Balla representing St Colmans College Claremorris won gold in the 100 metre sprint hurdles at the All Ireland Schools National Finals in Tullamore today. This completes a hat trick of titles as he has previously won this event over the past…

The 2018 SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme concluded on Wednesday afternoon with a dramatic National Finals in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. 2018’s competition saw 31,728 children take part, with 1,528 schools competing from all around the country. The…

Roscommon GAA has issued a statement regarding the venue for the Connacht final. It follows last weekend’s statement by the Roscommon manager Kevin McStay who appeared to be standing firm in his side's bid to play the Connacht Football Final at Dr Hyde Park.…

Mayo have been handed an injury boost ahead of their qualifier with Limerick on June 9th. Manager Stephen Rochford has confirmed that Lee Keegan will be fit for the game against Limerick at the Gaelic grounds the weekend after next. Speaking at AIB’s launch…

Leighlinbridge trainer Pat Fahy has endured a few frustrating days with talented mare Awayinthewest but she chose a good race to end those frustrations as she landed the €30,000 Monroe's Live Mares Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe on Monday. The daughter of…

Connacht have signed Fijian winger Sevu Reece for the upcoming season. The 21 year old has yet to be capped at international level, but was part of the New Zealand Barbarians side that played the Lions last year. He will arrive in Galway after completing the…

Mayo will face Limerick in the first round of the All Ireland Football qualifiers. Mayo will travel to face the Treaty County men.The draw for the opening round was completed this morning. Elsewhere it’s Meath v Tyrone, Derry v Kildare, London v Louth,…

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay appears to be standing firm in his side's bid to play the Connacht Football Final at Dr Hyde Park. The game is due to be played there as per the rota system in Connacht, but there's been suggestions the fixture could be moved to…

Ray Moylette has won his latest professional bout. Ray enjoyed a KO in the 7th over his Mexican opponent Miguel Zamudio in Ipswich last night. This was Ray's first departure into an eight round contest since turning pro. He is now 10-0 in his professional…

The first-round qualifier draw of the 2018 All-Ireland senior football championship will take place next Monday morning. It will be broadcast live on Morning Ireland on RTE Radio 1 just after 8.30am and also carried live on gaa.ie This first round draw…

A decision on whether or not Dr Hyde Park can stage the Connacht Senior Football Final will be made after this Saturday’s Connacht Senior Semi Final between Roscommon and Leitrim. A decision on the matter was deferred at a meeting of the Connacht Council last…

Connacht have appointed Australian Andy Friend as their new head coach. The 49 year old is a former Harlequins and Brumbies boss and worked with the Australian National team under Eddie Jones at the 2003 World Cup. He will arrive in the Sportsground at the…

Former Westport Utd player Conor O’Malley has been included in the final Republic of Ireland Senior squad for the matches against France on Monday night in Saint-Denis and USA on Saturday 2nd June in the Aviva Stadium. Conor has just reported to the Republic…

Sligo football manager Cathal Corey is awaiting an update on the fitness of forward Stephen Coen, with fears he may have suffered a serious knee ligament injury. Coen suffered the blow while playing a league game for his club St Mary’s last week and the…

Mayo ladies will meet old rivals Galway on Sunday 24th June in the TG4 Connacht Senior final. The game has been confirmed for Elverys McHale Park in Castlebar and will get underway at 4pm. The curtain raiser is the intermediate final at 2pm, where Roscommon…

Mayo footballer Sinéad Cafferky is the Croke Park Hotel / LGFA Player of the Month award winner for April. The 25-year old, from the Kilmovee Shamrocks Club, won the award for a series of impressive performances during the Lidl National League Division 1…

The Cumann na mBunscoil Mhaigh Eo county semi-finals are taking place this Wednesday and Thursday in Castlebar. The Division 3,4,5 and 2B semi-finals are down for decision tomorrow (Wed). In Division 2B, Currbaggan meet Balla at 11.15, while at 12.15 it’s…

Mayo play Sligo in Round 4 of the U17 Hurling Celtic Challenge, on Wed 23rd May at 7.30 in the Adrian Freeman Memorial Park in Tooreen. Referee is Kevin McGeeney (Roscommon). The Mayo team for the game is as follows: Josh Boles Tom Rushe Ml Grimes Rory Haran…

Mayo star Tom Parsons underwent surgery on his knee on Saturday following the serious injury he sustained during his side's Connacht SFC quarter-final defeat to Galway at MacHale Park. The midfielder was stretchered off in the second-half, where he suffered a…

Michaela Walsh was back in action yesterday when she represented Ireland at the Loughborough International in England. Michaela claimed the gold in the u23 women's shot put with a huge throw of 15.97m ranking her inside the top 5 in Europe at the age of 19.…

Women’s FAI Intermediate Cup Round 2 Manulla 3-2 Castlebar Town AET Emma Cosgrove gave Manulla a 2-1 lead but Castlebar Town equalised with the last kick of the game to force extra time. Aoife Frain go the winner for Manulla in extra time. They are now in the…

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is pleased to announce the teams bidding to become 2018 LGFA Interfirms champions. All roads lead to Naomh Mearnóg in Portmarnock, Dublin, on Saturday, May 26, where nine companies will compete for the top prize. In…

Galway Tribesmen 5-17 Mayo 0-7 In Sylane GAA Grounds By Tháigh Morley On a warm summer evenings with two teams bound for Galway, in this year’s Bank of Ireland Celtic Challenge teams played on a perfect evening for hurling. While in back ground Turf men…

The McHale raceday, one of the highlights of the 2018 Ballinrobe fixtures list, sponsored by local specialist farm machinery company, McHale, takes place on Tuesday May 29, part of the two-day National Hunt May racing festival at Ballinrobe. The feature race…

As the Champions League Final is scheduled for Saturday 26th May, the Mayo Football League has decided that there will no fixtures on that day. All matches that weekend will be played on Sunday 27th May at 11am and 2.30pm.

Republic of Ireland Under-16 Head Coach Paul Osam has named a 20-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament in Sweden. Osam takes charge of his side for the final time this season, for games against Sweden, Austria and Turkey. They…

Mayo's Tom Parsons has vowed to come back from the serious knee injury he suffered during his side's Connacht SFC quarter-final defeat to Galway on Sunday. The midfielder was stretchered off in the second-half following a serious injury. The Charlestown man…

Connacht have bolster their squad for next season with the signing of lock Joe Maksymiw from the Leicester Tigers. The 22-year-old was part of England under 18's tour to South Africa in 2014, but can still play for Ireland.

The Lidl Teams of the 2018 Ladies National Football League have been revealed. The players on each of the four divisional selections were nominated by opposition managers after each round of fixtures, and the players who received the most nominations have…

Richmond Park is the venue for tonight's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tie between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers. A win will move Pats level on points with fourth placed Derry City. Kick-off is at 7.45.

In showjumping news - Mayo’s Cameron Hanley has been named on the Irish five-man squad for the Longines FEI Nations Cup series in France. The four team members will be picked later this week. Ireland will do battle with 7 other teams in the French Division…

The Mayo senior football panel could be without midfielder Tom Parsons for the rest of the season, after being stretchered off the pitch yesterday during their Connacht Senior Football championship clash with Galway. Mayo GAA’s PRO Paul Cunnane told Midwest…

Stephen Rochford has had an eventful two years at the helm of Mayo football. Two defeats to Galway in 2016 & 2017 have seen his team's written off early each championship season before going on to reach the All Ireland final and lose out narrowly to Dublin in…

There will be no tickets on sale for the much anticipated clash of Mayo v Galway at the stadium tomorrow. The last remaining tickets are available through Supervalu and Centra stores only. Patrons are reminded that all persons(including children) entering the…

Connacht have confirmed that they've parted ways with head-coach Kieran Keane. The 64-year-old had completed just one year of his three year term at the Sportsground. It was a disappointed season for the westerners who finished second bottom of Conference A…

This keenly contested Mayo GAA secondary schools Junior Final produced some magnificent hurling with both teams giving their all at the splendid Ballyvary sports grounds. Rice College started the better and with Aaron Ketterick and Tommy Scahill driving over…

Check out our interview with two time All Star David Clarke as he looks ahead to one of the biggest games in the Connacht championship in several years. Clarke has been named to start in goal for Stephen Rochford's men and he started off by telling us of the…

The eagerly awaited Connacht championship clash between old rivals Mayo & Galway takes place this Sunday in Elverys MacHale Park. Following Connacht championship defeats to Galway in 2016 & 2017 Mayo will be hoping to get one over on their old rivals this…

Westport native Conor O'Malley has been called into the Republic of Ireland provisional squad for the friendly games against Celtic (May 20), France (May 28) and United States (June 2) by manager Martin O'Neill/ The 23 year old Peterborough United goalkeeper…

The Mayo Junior team are one step away from a Connacht final as they face Leitirm tonight in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in the Connacht Junior semi-finals. Following a last gasp one point win over over Roscommon last Wednesday night manager Jarlath Trench makes…

Sunday sees one of the most eagerly anticipated Connacht clashes in years as All Ireland finalists Mayo take on National League finalists Galway in a mouth watering encounter in McHale Park, Castlebar. As we build up to our first live championship game of the…

Tonight’s scheduled Connacht Junior Football Semi-Final between Galway and Sligo has been called off as the Yeats men have withdrawn from the competition. Galway will play the winners of Mayo & Leitrim in the final at 1.30pm on Sunday in Elverys MacHale Park.…

The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 16 Head Coach Sharon Boyle has announced her 20-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Development Tournament in Sweden. The Women U16’s play Sweden, Austria, and Turkey in the space of five days, starting on Saturday in…

Sunday’s blockbuster of Mayo & Galway will be live on Midwest Radio with thanks to our championship sponsor Salamanca’s Tapas Bar Dublin. Angelina Nugent will bring you all the big match build up and post match analysis live from our satellite cruiser in an…

The semi-final line-up is complete in the EA Sports Cup. Cobh Ramblers, Sligo and holders Dundalk joined Derry in the last four last night. David Cawley's header gave Sligo a 1-nil win over Premier Division high flyers Sligo at the Showgrounds. Darren Murphy…

This Saturday sees the opening round of the Christy Ring Cup. The Mayo hurlers will travel to Aughrim to take on Wicklow at 3pm. Elsewhere, in Newbridge at 3.30pm Roscommon clash with Kildare. In the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday evening at…

The first of the Connacht Junior Football Championship Semi-Finals take place this evening in Tuam. Galway & Sligo face off at 7pm. At the same time tomorrow evening in Carrick-on-Shannon Leitrim host Mayo. The Connacht Junior Final will then serve as a…

The first-year girls at Sacred Heart Schools Westport are national champions, after winning the Bank of Ireland FAI Girls 1st year cup yesterday, defeating Loreto College of Kilkenny by 4-3 following a dramtic penalty shootout. 16 of the Sacred Heart School’s…

Derry City are the first team into the semi-finals of the EA Sports Cup. Ronan Curtis scored a hat-trick in their 7-3 win over Shelbourne last night. There are three more quarter-final ties down for decision later. Holders Dundalk host Bohemians, Sligo Rovers…

Leitrim booked their place in to the Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final following a hard earned one point win after extra-time over New York. It finished 0-19 to 1-15 in the Bronx. Leitrim will now take on Roscommon in Carrick on Shannon on…

232 students from 27 schools in Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo competed in the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Connacht Finals which were held in Solar21 Park, Castlebar this afternoon (May 3) The event saw 31,728 children participate this year. The…

THERE are 22 survivors from the teams that lined out in the 2017 TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football final in Dublin and Mayo’s starting line-ups for Sunday’s eagerly-anticipated Lidl NFL Division 1 final at Parnell Park (4.0). Dublin boss Mick Bohan and…

The Sligo team to face London on Sunday has been named. There are championship debuts for Luke Nicholson and Liam Gaughan while Kevin McDonnell will captain the side for the first time in the championship. Cathal Henry also starts after returning to the panel…

Mayo will play host to elite international boxing this month when Ireland take on India in the TF Royal Hotel Castlebar on May 26th. Speaking at the launch in Lough Lannagh today, Bernard Dunne, Head of Performance for the EliteBoxing Unit of the IABA said…

The Mayo U17 team get their Connacht football championship campaign underway tonight when they face Leitrim in Elverys MacHale Park. There is a change to this year's competition which goes from straight knockout to a round robin series, new manager Tomas…

The Mayo Junior team start their Connacht championship campaign tonight when they host Roscommon in Elverys MacHale Park. New manager Jarlath Trench will be keen to get a win in his opening fixture and has named a team with plenty of youth & experience. The…

Cork’s Conor Lane has been confirmed as referee for the Connacht senior football championship clash of Mayo and Galway in Castlebar on Sunday week 13th May. Conor Lane was the man in charge during the All-Ireland final between Mayo and Dublin last September.…

Elvery's MacHale Park in Castlebar will play host to two Connacht football championship matches this evening. The action gets underway with the meeting of Mayo and Roscommon in the Connacht Junior Football Championship quarter-final at 6.30pm. That will be…

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette will fight twice in May and June, as he continues his impressive start to the pro ranks. Moylette, a former world junior amateur champion, will firstly fight in Ipswich on May 26th in a show promoted by Mervin Turner under his…

Cillian O’Connor has been confirmed as the captain of the Mayo Senior Football team for a third successive season. Mayo manager Stephen Rochford confirmed the news this afternoon at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan, at the press launch ahead of the start of…

There's a seven-race card at Ballinrobe this evening where the first goes to post at 5.35pm. Recent Fairyhouse winner Flemenstorm is among 12 declared for the Breaffy House Resort Handicap Chase at the Mayo track this evening.

Elverys MacHale Park Castlebar will play host to a double header tomorrow evening. At 6.30pm the Connacht Junior Football Quarter Final will see Mayo clash with Roscommon. That will be followed by the U17 Football clash involving Mayo & Leitrim at 8pm. Galway…

Dundalk are the new leaders of the SSE Airticity Premier Division this morning. A Pat Hoban brace helped Stephen Kenny's side to a 5-nil victory at home to St. Pat's. Cork City drop to second on goal difference after a surprising 3-nil loss away to Shamrock…

A disappointing first season looks like costing Kieran Keane his job at Connacht. The province is reportedly ready to part ways with their head coach just one-year into a three-year deal. Connacht finished second-from-bottom in Conference A of the Pro 14,…

The Mayo U17 hurlers start their National Celtic Challenge Hurling campaign with a home tie against Roscommon this Wednesday at 7.30 in the Connacht Centre. The referee is Liam Gordan from Galway. The Mayo team for the game starts as follows: Josh Boles Tomas…

There's a full round of fixtures in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight. Cork City can pile the pressure on the under fire Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley later. The Hoops are winless in their last 6 outings in the league ahead of…

Mayo U13s involvement in the SFAI Subway Interleague ended on Saturday at FAI headquarters in Abbotstown when they were beaten 2 1 by the Dublin and District Schoolboy League in an enthralling encounter. Mayo were more than a match for their illustrious…

THE draws for the newly-introduced round-robin stages of the TG4 All-Ireland senior championships have been revealed. The four groups, each containing three counties, were drawn at the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s rescheduled Annual Congress, taking…

In the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Turners Cross hosts the meeting of the top 2 sides in the top flight this evening. Cork City and Dundalk go into tonights game deadlocked at the summit of the table on 28 points. Last month, the Lilywhites…

Connacht captain John Muldoon will lead his province out in his 327th and final appearance against Leinster in the Guinness PRO-14 tomorrow. Tom Farrell and Bundee Aki continue their partnership in midfield while Ireland internationals Tiernan O'Halloran,…

Tributes have been paid to the Chairman of the East Mayo GAA Board, Ciaran Byrne, who passed away suddenly this week. Mr Byrne also served as a coach and referee in Mayo for many years. Mayo GAA has extended their deepest sympathies to Ciaran's family,…

Head coach of the Ireland Under 16 women’s team, Karl Kilbride, has today announced his final roster of 12 players for this summer’s FIBA Under 16 Women’s European Championship Division B which will take place in Montenegro from August 16th to 25th, 2018.…

Honda as official partner of the PRO14 Final are giving one Under 12 team from each province the chance to play at half time at the PRO14 Final at the Aviva Stadium on the 26 May in front of 50,000 rugby supporters. To enter the competition a two minute video…

Claremorris Golf Club is the venue for this year’s Cairde Mhaigh Eo Golf Classic. The Classic will take place on Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th. The cost of a team is €200. All funds generated will go directly to preparation for Mayo teams competing…

Tickets for the eagerly awaited Connacht Senior Football Championship meeting of Mayo and Galway on Sunday May 13th in Elverys MacHale Park will go on sale from tomorrow afternoon. The game starts at 4pm and will be preceded by the Connacht Junior Football…

Sligo Rovers await the winners of tonight's E-A Sports Cup last 16 encounter between Cork City and Waterford at the R-S-C. It will be the third time the Munster rivals have met this season. The Leesiders had a 2-nil home victory when the sides met in the…

The GAA has announced its list of official charities for the year ahead. Five charities from around the country and representing a range of different causes were selected by the Association to be charity partners for this year. The charities were unveiled at…

The draw for round two of the Tuohy Cup has been made. As there are only five teams remaining, there is one match and 3 byes. The draw was as follows : Ballyhaunis Town Vs Swinford Achill Rovers, Glenhest OR Conn Rangers, Snugboro Utd got byes to the semi…

For many rugby fans in this part of the world, the changing weather signals the end of the club season and a well-earned break for players, coaches, officials and club officers. But there is still business to be done, and this coming Saturday, Ballinrobe RFC…

Defending champion Cork City have joined Dundalk at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The Leesiders won 2-nil at Bohemians last night while Derry fought back twice to earn a 2-all draw at leaders into the night Dundalk. Waterford are…

There are a couple of changes to fixtures in this weekends Mayo League. In the Super League on Sunday Claremorris and Straide & Foxford Utd has been put back to 2.30pm. This evening Kilmore's home clash with Ballina Town B kicks off at 5.30pm.

After suffering an opening round defeat last weekend in the Roscommon Senior Championship St. Brigid's managed to get their campaign back on track last night. The Kiltoom based outfit overcame Strokestown on a 1-11 to 1-6 scoreline.

There a few changes to the fixtures in the Mayo Junior Championship this weekend. Today's clash between Killala and Crossmolina now goes ahead at the earlier time of 4pm in Killala. In the Junior B Championship Breaffy have conceded their game against…

It's yet another huge weekend across a variety of sporting codes in the region this Saturday and Sunday, and looking ahead to the major events, including a preview of the Mayo Junior championship, Michael D McAndrew and Cormac O'Malley give their take on…

This Sunday at 2.30pm in Solar 21 Park Milebush, the Mayo under 18 footballers go in search of a historic victory in the FAI New Balance Youth Inter League Cup Final. Since the competition began in 1965, Mayo have reached the final on only one previous…

Ballina RFC will take a huge step towards Ulster Bank League and senior rugby if they can claim victory against Instonians tomorrow in their second round robin qualifier at Shawbridge. Ballina are aiming to become the fifth Connacht club that will compete in…

A repeat of the 2016 decider sees holders Cork, chasing six-in-a-row, up against Mayo at the penultimate stage of the competition. This is also a repeat of last year’s TG4 All-Ireland semi-final between the counties and the fixture will provide a pretty…

Galway club Corofin will travel to the Big Apple next week for a challenge match with New York, as the Exiles prepare for what they hope will be a first ever win in the Connacht senior football championship next month. New York have gone close to defeating…

David McConn and Tom Phillips were last night appointed as joint managers of the Mayo U21 hurling team. The Ballyhaunis pair were officially ratified last night by delegates at the County Board meeting. And Jarlath Trench was officially ratified as Mayo…

Due to the involvement of the Mayo U18's in the Inter League final against Cork on Sunday next 22nd April at 2.30pm in Solar 21 Park, the Mayo League has announced that they have decided to change all matches on Sunday to 11.00am. This change will give…

Ballina RFC have announced that Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will be the guest speaker at their Eve of Pro14 Final lunch in Landsdowne Road on 25th May. The fundraising event will take place in the Wanderers RFC clubhouse in the Aviva Stadium. Ballina RFC…

The draw for the next round of the Westaro Cup has been made. There are only five teams remaining so there is one match and three byes in the next stage. Ballina Town Vs Castlebar Celtic Ballyglass, Manulla and S & F Utd got byes to the semi finals The match…

The top two are both in action in the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. Leaders Dundalk travel to Limerick, while second place Cork City entertain Sligo Rovers. All the games kick off at 7.45.

The Mayo Ladies will aim to secure their place in the National League Division 1 football final on Sunday when they face the reigning champions Cork. The semi-final throws in at 3pm on Sunday in Birr, Co. Offaly.

It was a weekend to remember for Aghamore GAA Club, as they won two All-Ireland Scór titles in Sligo on Saturday. The Set Dancing champions are Áine Duffy, Eleanor Harrison, Rachel Lyons, Orna Hession, Thomas Doherty and three Frayne brothers – James, Davóg…

Swim Ireland’s team for their premier benchmark meet of 2018, the LEN European Championships in Glasgow will be spearheaded by 2017 World University Games Champion Shane Ryan and 2017 World Junior Champion Mona McSharry. National Performance Director Jon…

Mayo volleyball club finished the weekend with mixed emotions as they played 2 of Dublins best clubs in consecutive days, Dalkey and Trinity College Dublin. After Dalkey inflicted on Mayo their first ever defeat last October the Westerners exacted revenge on…

Aghamore GAA club were crowned All Ireland Champions in both the Instrumental Music and Set Dancing sections of Scór Sinsir which were held in Sligo on Saturday. Tom Roche, Kilfian GAA was presented with a national award for long and loyal service to Scór.…

In the SSE Airitricity League Premier Division tonight, Limerick host Sligo Rovers at 6:30. Both teams desperately need the points as they have had rather disappointing starts to their respective campaigns.

The GAA has confirmed its panels of referees for the 2018 Championship in Hurling and Gaelic Football. Two new referees have been included on the Championship panel - Monaghan's Martin McNally (Football) and Limerick’s Johnny Murphy (Hurling). Sligo official…

The fixtures have been confirmed for the Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups. Mayo will open their Christy Ring campaign against Wicklow in Aughrim on Saturday May 12th at 3pm. Their second round encounter is a home one against…

A classy first half performance paved the way for the Republic of Ireland Under 18 Schools side to capture the Centenary Shield for the first time since 2015 with a 3-1 victory over close rivals Scotland in their final fixture at Home Farm FC this afternoon…

All-Ireland champions Corofin have been rewarded with six players on the first ever AIB GAA Club Players’ football team of the championship. The new GAA initiative has reviewed the outstanding performances at provincial and All-Ireland level in the AIB Club…

The Western People West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon takes place on Sunday May 6th 2018, 12 noon at The Mall in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Now in its 9th year the 10km event is one of the premier sporting events in the West attracting over 2000 participants…

The draws have been made for the 2018 John West Feile na nGael Hurling and Camogie competitions. There will be 256 hurling and camogie sides in action over the weekend with 128 host sides (72 hurling and 56 camogie sides) in action with the same amount of…

This weekend sees the start of the Westaro Cup. On Saturday evening two games are down for 6pm. Straide & Foxford Utd host Iorras Aontaithe while Manulla welcome the visit of Westport United. On Sunday Claremorris host neighbours Ballyglass, Ballyheane…

The Mayo Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta finals take place in Belmullet this weekend. On Saturday the Junior semi-finals get underway at 2pm where Cill Chomain clash with Ballycroy who are competing in their first year of the competition. At 3.30 Achill take on…

The Tommy Joe Gibbons second annual memorial tournament was held yesterday at the Lakeside Sports & Fitness club in Ballinrobe. 22 players took part in the doubles handball tournament. The overall winners were David Davoren from Ballinrobe handball club and…

Co Down’s Conor Swail has taken runner-up spot in today’s (Sunday) four-star Grand Prix at Arezzo in Italy to take home just over €11,000. Thirteen combinations made it through to the jump-off including Mayo’s Cameron Hanley who briefly held the lead with…

It's been another very successful day for the throwers today at the AAI National Spring Throws held in Templemore. Michaela Walsh added another medal to her collection when she won gold to take the National Senior Women's Title in the hammer. This is…

Lidl Ladies National Football LeagueDivision 1 Mayo 6-11 Monaghan 3-11 (Mayo through to league semi-final to play Cork in two weeks time) Galway 0-13Westmeath 0-07 (Galway through to league semi-final to play Dublin in two weeks time)

The latest Longines World Show Jumping rankings released today (Thursday) by the FEI, shows Ireland now has eleven riders ranked among the top 100 in the world – a figure only surpassed by the USA with twelve. The news comes on the back of a strong start to…

Mayo GAA is delighted to announce Connacht Gold as the new sponsor for the 2018 Mayo GAA Senior Club Championship aswell as Homeland retail stores as sponsor of Mayo GAA underage competitions. The first round of the Mayo Senior club championship throws in…

The FAI will officially launch their Club Mark awards at lunchtime today. Mayo’s Achill Rovers is one of three clubs that have already completed the first stage of the Club Mark, and club representatives will be on hand at today’s launch at the National…

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club from Mayo have just affiliated to Rowing Ireland. This is the first Mayo club to join Rowing Ireland, after coming away with a significant number of medals from the 2018 Indoor Championships.

Mayo's Connacht Championship preparations have been given a timely boost. Keith Higgins is back in the panel having spent the League campaign with the county's hurlers. Midwest Sport understands that the four-time All Star from Ballyhaunis trained with the…

Ballaghadereen teenager Adam McAllister has been selected to play on the Irish U19 Badminton team, who will compete at the European Championships in Estonia in September. The championships will run from the 6-16th September.

Sligo Rovers, Bohemians and Derry City have all secured their places in the quarter finals of the E-A Sports Cup Former Liverpool striker Adam Morgan was on target in Sligo's 1-nil victory at Galway. Derry City recovered from going 1-nil down to edge out…

A seasoned Irish international and not even out of his teens, Ballaghaderreen's Adam McAllister is one of the hottest rising talents in Irish badminton at the moment. After winning a record three National titles in one day recently, Angelina McHugh caught up…

Donegal's Jason Quigley faces Puerto Rico's Daniel Rosario in Boston in the early hours of tomorrow morning. The middleweight will be aiming to make it 14 wins from 14 as a professional. Mayo's Ray Moylette, also unbeaten in the pro ranks, faces…

Castlerea’s Aoife O’Rourke upgraded her guaranteed bronze medals to at least silver in emphatic style at the European U/22 Championships in Targu Jui, Romania. Both women produced massive last-four performances to progress to Sunday’s finals. The Roscommon…

The race is on to secure a place on the Ireland team to face the United States of America in the third edition of the International King's Cup at Lough Erne Resort in Co. Fermanagh. Connacht's superb Westport Golf Club hosted the opening provincial qualifier…

The 2018 Ballinrobe racing season kicks off on April 13, with record prize-money of over €1million on offer at the Mayo track. An additional date has also been added to the programme which now comprises ten racedays, seven National Hunt meetings and three…

Roscommon Manager Kevin McStay named his team to take on Cavan in Sunday’s Allianz League Division 2 League Final in Croke Park on Sunday next at 2pm. The team shows just one change from the team that played Cork on Sunday last with James Featherston of…

THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Schools select captured the elusive Bob Docherty Cup in Ulster University, Jordanstown on Monday running out 2-1 winners to England in a crunching encounter. The Lionesses were showing more of the drive and commitment in the first half…

The division 1 & 2 Allianz National Football League finals will be played in Croke Park on Easter Sunday. Roscommon and Cavan meet at 2 o’clock in the Division 2 final – that’s followed at 4pm by the meeting of Galway and Dublin in the Division 1 final.

Olympic Boxing Club’s Gabriel Dossen gets his European U22 Boxing Championship campaign underway today in the 75kg category this afternoon when he faces Hambardzum Hakobyan from Armenia in the last sixteen. Gabriel is expected in the ring at approximately 2pm…

Mayo Ladies Footballers have been handed a huge boost after being awarded their league points against Kerry, after the Kingdom fielded three ineligible players in their Lidl National League Division 1 clash last month. The three are believed to have been from…

SFAI U13 Cup Kiltimagh Knock Utd defeated Corduff to book a place in the last four of the competition Under 17 Division 1 Team 1 Team 2 Time Castlebar Celtic 1 Ballyheane 6 14:00 Under 17 Division 2 Team 1 Team 2 Time Fahy Rovers 3 Conn Rangers B 3 14:00…

Connacht Junior Rugby Cup Final Ballina 43-7 Sligo Other rugby news. Castlebar have secured a playoff for promotion to Div 1A after beating Ballinrobe and securing the bonus point. Three tries from Sean Tonra and one from Liam Molloy added to well-hit kicks…

The 2017 Michael O’Brien Plant Hire J1000 champions Jason & Matthew Murphy continued their title defence with another flawless display on Round 2 of the Valvoline Irish Forestry Championship, Limerick Forest Rally today. They led from start to finish over the…

The final round of the Allianz Football league takes place tomorrow and it sees Mayo travel to Ballybofey to face Donegal. A defeat to Tyrone last Sunday means Mayo must avoid defeat tomorrow if they are to avoid relegation to Division Two. Following that…

Carnacon Ladies GAA will receive special recognition this evening for their recent exploits. Mayo county council are hosting a civic reception for the six-times all Ireland senior ladies champions this evening at Lough Lannagh in recognition of their…

Ballina Rugby Club have this morning launched a competition to see which of their supporters can be the 'greenest' as they prepare for Sunday's big Junior Cup final clash on Sunday against Sligo at 3pm. They're asking their fans to get dressed in green from…

Mayo Volleyball player, Mikal O'Boyle has successfully made it to the Ireland National Volleyball team. The Knock based player debuted against Northern Ireland in The Watershed Arena in Kilkenny and hit the ground running as her side defeated their Northern…

Roscommon Manager Kevin McStay has tonight named his team to play Cork in the final round of the Allianz National Football League Division 2. The game is scheduled to be played in Dr Hyde Park Roscommon at 3pm on Sunday. The announcement was made at the very…

Connacht gear up for their European Challenge Cup quarter final with a Pro 14 match against Edinburgh at the Sportsground this evening. Ireland lock Quinn Roux is back in the starting 15 alongside Flanker Eoin McKeon who has been out of action since November…

Lee Keegan is likely to miss Mayo's Connacht Championship quarter final with Galway. The former footballer of the year suffered a dislocated shoulder during Mayo's Division One defeat to Tyrone last week. It's understood that Cillian O'Connor will be fit in…

Mayo travel to Ballybofey next Sunday to take on Donegal in the final round of the National Football League. It’s a do-or-die clash for both sides, with the losers dropping down a division for next season. The Mayo V Donegal clash throws-in at 3pm, and will…

The GAA have confirmed their plans for the games that fell victim to the weather this past weekend. Wexford and Galway will play their Hurling League quarter final on Saturday at Innovate Wexford Park where there'll be a 3pm start. While Dublin's meeting with…

Connacht have signed Australian international centre, Kyle Godwin. The 25-year old will link up with his new team-mates at the Sportsgrounds in the summer after two-years with Super Rugby side, Brumbies. Godwin won his solitary Wallabies cap in their test…

Anthony Nolan from Wicklow has been appointed as the referee for Sunday’s final round of the football league between Mayo and Donegal. It’s a do-or-die clash for both sides with the losers dropping down a division for next season. Midwest Radio will have full…

The Republic of Ireland U18 School Boys played out a 0-0 draw with England in Luton over the weekend. Next up for the Republic will be a clash with Northern Ireland on March 29th followed by a clash with Scotland in Whitehall on April 12th. Luke McNicholas…

Mayo U13s Drew 1 all with Athlone and District schoolboy league in Iona Park, Athlone on Monday and in the process topped the Connacht section of the Subway SFAI interleague championship. A wonder strike from Paul Guilmore drew Mayo level after earlier…

In Division 3 of the football league, the final relegation place will go down to the wire. Struggling Offaly and Sligo played out an eight points apiece draw yesterday, leaving Offaly in the drop-zone.

Midwest Radio commentator Mark Gilmore chatted with Mayo manager Derek Walsh, and captain Cathal Freeman after Sunday's Division 2B League Final win over Down in Cavan. Watch back the interviews now as they reflected on a job well done. Full highlights of the…

Two Mayo players who picked up injuries in Sunday’s Allianz League clash with Tyrone are still undergoing assessment on those injuries. A spokesperson for Mayo GAA told Midwest Sport that Lee Keegan will get specialist opinion and medical imaging on a…

Mayo hurlers gained promotion to Division 2A of the National Hurling League as they saw off Down in the league final on Sunday in Cavan. Despite trailing at the break, a superb defensive display in the second half, allied to some wonderful scores from the…

Due to overnight snow the GAA has confirmed that the following games fixed for today have been postponed and subject to pitch inspections will be played tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday, March 19 at the same venue and at the same time. AFL Roinn 2: Louth v Meath…

The penultimate round of the Allianz Football league takes place tomorrow as Mayo host Tyrone in Elverys MacHale Park. Following a win on the road last weekend in Kildare Stephen Rochford makes two changes to his starting with Seamus O'Shea & Michael Hall…

Westport United FC is delighted to announce that John Russell has been appointed as the new manager of the club’s Super League team. John’s recent coaching background is of the highest calibre, and he is the current FAI Regional Development Officer for…

Just goal difference separates Cork City and Waterford at the top of the S-S-E Airtricity League table heading into tonight's Premier Division action. Shamrock Rovers entertain St. Patrick's Athletic. Bohemians welcome Sligo Rovers to Dalymount Park. Bray…

Connacht GAA is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathal Cregg as the new Connacht GAA Provincial Games Development Manager in succession to John Tobin. Cathal has worked as Head Strength & Conditioning Officer with Connacht GAA for the past 5 years…

Badminton, once a thriving sport in Mayo, is being reformed. After a long break the Mayo Badminton Association is organising a new league in which beginners are invited to take part. In the 1980's badminton was flourishing all over the country and Mayo was no…

Connacht have tied another of their key players to a new contract. Winger Matt Healy will stay with the province until at least the summer of 2020. Healy is Connacht's record try-scorer, crossing the whitewash 44-times in 104 appearances to date. His…

Five Mayo stars are among the TG4 Ladies Football All-Stars of 2016 and 2017 who are en route to Bangkok. This is the eighth All-Star tour for the LGFA, with players who won All-Stars in 2016 and 2017 among the group – including Mayo’s Fiona McHale, Sarah…

Connacht have tied Eoghan Masterson to a new two-year contract. The back row will stay at the Sportsground until at least the summer of 2020. Masterson has made nearly 60-appearances for Connacht, almost half of which have come this season.

Neal Moylett from Ballina RFC has been selected for the Ireland U19 squad. The team will play matches against France and Japan in April. Today's news is very special as Neal's father Michael is a former Irish international and the Moyletts now join the famed…

Maurice Deegan has been confirmed to referee Mayo v Tyrone this Sunday. The Allianz National Football League Division 1 clash between the sides will get underway at 2pm. The game will be live here on Midwest Radio Sport with Tom Carney on commentary joined by…

The Republic of Ireland u15 girls Schools select retained the John Read Trophy following a comprehensive display against hosts England in Stafford Town FC at the weekend. Its two wins on the bounce for Berkeley’s side as they overcame Northern Ireland 2-1…

Sligo recorded a 2-1 win at Bray Wanderers last night in the SSE Airtricity Premier League. Cork City returned to winning ways with a 1-0 over Shamrock Rovers at Turners Cross. Dundalk were held to a nil all draw with St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.…

The Mayo League narrowly lost out to Finn Harps in the opening round of the EA Cup last night. It finished 4-3 to the home side but Mayo came very close to pushing the game to extra time. Finn Harps led 2-0 at half time, thanks to first half goals from…

The G-A-A has announced the details of this Sunday's Allianz National Hurling League Division One quarter-finals. All-Ireland champions Galway are away to Wexford at 2pm on Sunday, Offaly welcome Kilkenny to Tullamore for a 1pm throw-in, it's a 3pm start for…

Connacht have confirmed the signing of Robin Copeland. The back-row forward has signed a two-year contract at the Sportsground after it was announced last week he was to end his four-seasons with Munster. He will join Connacht at the end of the current season…

Conditions were perfect for the return of the Mayo Stages Rally to Achill Island. After the success of last year’s event, Clerk of the Course Trevor O’Connell and his team rose to the occasion to make an every bigger and more spectacular event. With the…

Former double National Rally champion Declan Boyle took a comfortable victory in the opening round of this year’s Triton Showers series by bringing his Ford Fiesta home 37 seconds clear of the nearest opposition in the Achill Island Hotel-Connacht Print and…

Dublin City University (DCU) 2-12 University of Limerick (UL) 0-17 Emma Duffy reports from Abbotstown CAPTAIN Fantastic Aishling Moloney swung over a sensational late winner as Dublin City University edged UL to be crowned Gourmet Food Parlour O’Connor Cup…

MAYO sisters Grace and Niamh Kelly will go head to head for Gourmet Food Parlour O’Connor Cup glory on Sunday. Holders University of Limerick, who have Grace in their ranks, booked their place in a fifth successive decider with a 3-14 to 1-11 victory over UCC…

Round 5 of the Allianz football league sees Mayo make the trip to Newbridge to face Kildare on tomorrow.Three defeats in a row leave Mayo badly in need of a win to help avoid the drop to division two. Manager Stephen Rochford makes just one change to his…

The Mayo Hurling team to face Down in the final group game of the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B has been named. 1. Martin Parsons2. Aidan Brennan 3. Michael Morley 4. Danial Huane 5. Conor Henry6. conor Daly7. Tony Sweeney8. John Cotter9. Conor…

Head coach of NUIG Mystics, Mike Murray, has this week been appointed to the backroom team of Pete Strickland’s Ireland Senior men’s team. Murray – who is originally from Mayo but now lives in Galway - has been appointed as team manager for the squad, who are…

There was a large turnout for the AGM of the Mayo Football League which was held at Solar 21 Park last night. The following members were elected to the LMC - Gerry Sweeney, Chairperson, Sean Molloy, Vice Chairperson, John Durkan, Secretary, Tom McDaniel,…

Cork City can make it 4 wins out of 4 in the new S-S-E Aritricity League Premier Division, by beating Dundalk at Oriel Park tonight. The Louth side will be looking to beat the Leesiders for the first time in 8 meetings. Shamrock Rovers play host to Derry…

Corofin full-forward Martin Farragher, who was controversially sent off in the All-Ireland club football semi-final against Moorefield last month, has been cleared to play in the final on St. Patrick’s Day. Much to the relief of player and club, the GAA’s…

IT Sligo FC first team has won the Rustlers CFAI Plate Final after beating GMIT Galway 3 – 1. Michael Guilfoyle from Foxford, Gary Higgins from Ballyhaunis, and Darren Murray from Balla, and the rest of squad were in high spirits after the match which took…

A new supporters' club for Mayo Ladies Football has been announced. The club, Mayo Mban, is an independent group of family, friends and supporters who have come together to help the Green and Red in their quest to win the All-Ireland title. In a statement…

Three Killala players will be in action for Connacht at the Junior Interprovincials in Belfast this weekend. The event takes place in Belfast from Friday to Sunday. The players are Aine Goff, Aoibheann Bilbow and Joan Gallagher.

The GAA have revealed the re-fixture details for the 33 games that were called off due to the adverse conditions brought in by Storm Emma. Round 5 of both the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues will now take place this weekend, Saturday March 10 and Sunday…

Three Mayo men will play in the Rustlers Division 1 Final on Monday, March 12th. Michael Guilfoyle from Foxford, Gary Higgins from Ballyhaunis, and Darren Murray from Balla, will play with IT Sligo FC against Limerick IT. The final, which was postponed due to…

Re-fixture details are expected tomorrow for the Allianz Football and Hurling League games which were postponed last weekend due to weather conditions. The football games will go ahead next weekend, as it was a free weekend for Allianz Football League games.…

All of tomorrow's North Mayo Sweeney Cup fixtures have been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. All of the West Mayo Kelly Cup games are also off, bar Louisburgh v Islandeady, who will wait until tomorrow to see if the game can proceed. The East Mayo…

RICHARD BEREKELEY’s Schools select will jet off to the UK next weekend as they take on the powerful Lionesses’ in the annual Invitational Friendly in Stafford Town FC which is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, March 10 (3pm) This will be the fifth occasion…

The EA SPORTS Cup First Round ties that were due to take place on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 have now been rescheduled until later in the month due to severe weather conditions. The rescheduled ties will take place across Monday, March 12, Tuesday,…

Hosts England will kick start their title defence in a fortnight’s time when the Republic of Ireland travel to Luton Town to take on the three lions on Friday, March 16 (KO 7pm). This will be William O’Connor’s second away fixture on the bounce and he’ll be…

Ireland lock Ultan Dillane will start for Connacht in their Guinness PRO14 match at the Cheetahs tomorrow evening. The only other change from last week's win over Benetton sees Toulouse-bound Pita Ahki comes into midfield to partner Eoin Griffin in the centre.

Saturday's Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior A Final between Rice College and St Attracta's has been postponed due to weather conditions. It had been scheduled for Tuam Stadium. Following school closures, weather warnings and forecasted deterioration of…

All 33 of this weekend's Allianz National League have been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions. The fifth round of Hurling League games will now be played next weekend with quarter-finals moved to St Patrick's weekend. The semis will be played a…

The Football Association of Ireland can confirm that all games scheduled to take place in the SSE Airtricity League this weekend have been postponed. Following a detailed monitoring process, where the FAI worked closely with all clubs, it was decided to…

In the interest of safety for all concerned the football referee course for all new referees which was scheduled for this evening in Elverys MacHale Park has been postponed. It will continue next Wednesday night March 7th at 8pm.

Connacht have announced the installation of temporary terracing for next month's Challenge Cup quarter final with Gloucester. The move is to facilitate the high demand for tickets for the game. The terracing will be installed at the College Road and Bohermore…

The GAA will wait until Friday to make a decision on whether this weekend's League games will go ahead. There's a full round of fixtures slated for the Football League across Saturday and Sunday. While the final round of group games in the hurling league are…

The Mayo U18 Boys will play Waterford next Sunday in Solar 21 Park at 12 noon in the U18 Inter League. This is the Quarter Final of this U18 competition. Mayo U18s beat Donegal 2-0 in Donegal last Saturday. All support would be appreciated.

Check out our weekend review of everything that happened this weekend in sport including an interview with Mayo hurling manager Derek Walsh as the senior hurlers booked their place in the Division 2B NHL Final with a hard fought victory over Wicklow in…

Ultan Dillane has been released from international duty to travel with the Connacht squad to South Africa. The lock is among a squad of 25 that heads to Bloemfontein for their Pro 14 meeting with the Cheetahs. Eoin McKeon and Peter Robb are nearing their…

Monaghan referee Martin McNally has been appointed to officiate this Sunday’s Allianz National Football League meeting between Mayo & Kildare. The game in Newbridge gets underway at 2pm on Sunday, and it will be live here on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to…

Cork City continued their winning start to the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season last night. A Graham Cummins hat-trick eased John Caulfield's side to a 4-1 win away to Sligo Rovers. The hosts ended that game with ten men following the dismissal of…

The throw-in times for the All Ireland Club Championship finals have been confirmed. The football final meeting of Corofin and Nemo Rangers will be first up at Croke Park on Patrick's Day, with a 2pm throw-in time. That's followed by the hurling final meeting…

Gortnor Abbey won the All-Ireland U-16 basketball league final today. The Crossmolina girls defeated St Colmcille’s of Dublin by 28-22, with the MVP award for Most Valuable Player going to Caoimhe Walsh of Gortnor Abbey.

Reigning champions Cork City can make it three wins out of three in the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division tonight. The Leesiders continue their defence of the title with a game against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Waterford host St Patrick's…

Sunday 25th February 2018 Subway Under 16 Inter League Team 1 Team 2 Time Kilkenny 1 Mayo 0 12:30 Saturday 24th February 2018 FAI New Balance Youth Inter League Team 1 Team 2 Time Donegal 0 Mayo 2 14:00 Girls Under 16 Cup Team 1 Team 2 Time Ballinrobe 3…

Mayo & Dublin go toe to toe once again as they clash in round 4 of the Allianz Football league on Saturday night in Castlebar. Two defeats in a row for Mayo mean a win is vital to help maintain survival in Division 1 of the National Football league. Following…

Both Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers will aiming for their first win of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season when they meet in Tallaght tonight. Champions Cork City can make it two wins out of two, by beating Munster rivals Waterford at Turner's…

Delegates from around the world are arriving for the GAA's Annual Congress, which gets underway at Croke Park this evening. It will be Director General Paraic Duffy's final Congress before retirement. The prohibition of sponsorship from betting companies and…

Connacht have been boosted by the return to fitness of full-back Tiernan O'Halloran for their game against Benetton. The Ireland international has made a swifter than expected recovery from a hamstring injury. Flanker Jarrad Butler and prop Denis Buckley also…

ST. PATRICK’S COLLEGE, LACKEN CROSS overcame a spirited Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton in Athlone IT yesterday afternoon (February 22) to book their place in this year’s Cup Final. Munster Champions Coláiste Mhuire were the surprise package this season and the…

Ray Clarke, Mayo & District Motorsport Club Chief Marshal has announced an interesting incentive as a way of saying thank you to all marshals who are out in action for the weekend of the Mayo Stages Rally 2018 on the 10th & 11th March in Achill. The concept…

Kevin Mc Stay the Roscommon senior team manager has named his team to face Louth on Sunday next in the Gaelic Grounds in Drogheda at 2-00pm. The team and subs are listed below. 1 James Featherston Roscommon Gaels 2 Sean Mc Dermott Western Gaels 3 Peter…

Sligo Rovers have signed goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney on loan from Chelsea. Manager Ger Lyttle says they've signed the 22-year-old to offer competition to Micháel Schlingermann. Beeney is the son of former Leeds keeper Mark Beeney who came close to declaring…

The GAA, Camogie Association and Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) are pleased to announce that draft memorandums of understanding have been agreed between the GAA and the Camogie Association, and between the GAA and the LGFA. The proposed memorandums…

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND enjoyed a strong test against their Northern Ireland scholars in the AUL Complex on February 17th in Berkeley’s first competitive fixture of the season. A lively exchange in the first period saw both sides hit the woodwork in the early…

Burrishoole Ladies and Crossmolina Deel Rovers competed in the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2018 tournament, which took place over the weekend in the Dingle Peninsula in Kerry. In a round robin six-team intermediate ladies competition, Burrishoole beat West…

In Round 4 of the Allianz Football League this weekend, Mayo host All-Ireland champions Dublin at Elvery’s MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday evening – that game has a 7pm throw-in time with live commentary here on Midwest Radio. Paddy Neilan from Roscommon…

There was great excitement as Mayo & District Motorsport Club gathered in Óstán Oileán Acla on Saturday evening for the launch of the Óstán Oileán Acla/Connacht Print & Signs Mayo Stages Rally 2018. Locals and Sponsors got a preview of what’s in store on…

Claremorris Squash Club Junior Players made their own club history by winning two Connacht Junior Close titles and one Plate title at the one event at the Connacht Junior Close in Galway over the weekend.. Leah Bane won the Girls U -15 Title and Nina Wallace…

The National Senior Indoor Athletics Championships are taking place this weekend in Abbotstown Dublin. Having taken gold two weeks previously at the Under 23 Championships yesterday saw Michaela Walsh move up to compete at the highest level of athletics in…

Trench Cup Final Mary Immaculate 2-14 WIT 1-16 Plenty of Mayo involvement in the Mary Immaculate team - James McNeive from Knock, Ciaran McManamon from Burrishoole and Darragh McConnell from Tourmakeady

This Saturday evening 17th February marks the official launch of the Óstán Oileán Acla / Connacht Print & Signs Mayo Stages Rally 2018. The launch will take place at Óstán Oileán Acla, Achill starting at 6pm. The Mayo Stages Rally is one of the largest annual…

The fixtures have been confirmed for the National U15 SSE Airtricity League. Mayo League will be in Group 2 and will be away to Athlone Town in their opening game on Sunday March 25th, at home to Sligo Rovers on April 8th, at home to UCD on April 15th, away…

An internal audit of Galway GAA’s financial affairs, which was ordered by the new treasurer Mike Burke, will be completed by St Patrick’s weekend. According to today’s Irish Independent, the audit will focus on broader financial administration issues. The…

Mayo selector Tony McEntee has been hit with a proposed two month suspension, while the Mayo and Galway County Boards have been fined €4,000 each after an investigation into a prolonged incident in last Sunday’s game between the sides. According to this…

Connacht full-back Tiernan O'Halloran is a doubt for their Challenge Cup quarter-final next month after suffering a hamstring injury. The Ireland international came off after just eight minutes of the Westerners win against the Ospreys last weekend and the…

Mayo will be looking to maintain their 100% record in this seasons Allianz Hurling League Division 2B when they travel to Derry on Sunday. Derek Walsh’s side have made an impressive start to their campaign but will know the threat the Ulster side will pose in…

Corofin will look to secure an All-Ireland Final place this weekend when they come up against the Leinster Champions. The Connacht Kingpins face Moorefield of Kildare on Saturday at 2pm in Tullamore. The 2015 All-Ireland Champions will be hopeful of securing…

The Allianz National Football league match between Sligo and Fermanagh, which was postponed yesterday due to imclement weather, will be played next Sunday. The Round 3 game has been refixed for 2pm in Markievicz Park, Sligo.

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford admitted his team lost discipline during yesterday's Division 1 defeat to Galway. The manager said he was very disappointed, “but we lost our discipline and that's something we have to look at." Commenting on the incident that…

A number of today's Allianz Football League ties have fallen victim to the weather, with more potentially to follow. Pearse Stadium passed a pitch inspection this morning so both Mayo & Galway in the Lidl Ladies National Football League and the Allianz…

The IACT Senior National Squash Championships 2018 are taking place this weekend in Dublin. Claremorris Squash Player Brian Byrne is the number 2 seed in the Mens A Championship. He had a superb win yesterday evening 11-8 11-2 9-11 11-1 against Conor Moran…

Mayo trainer Fergal Birrane has had a tremendous winter at Dundalk from his base at Killala Bay, and made the four-and-a-half hour journey well worthwhile as the Denis Linehan-partnered Rock On Dandy gave the stable their seventh winner over the winter on the…

Mayo & Galway renew rivalries as they play each other in round 3 of the Allianz Football league on Sunday in Salthill. Defeat last weekend to Kerry means Mayo could do with a win to allay any relegation worries. The team named shows two changes to the one…

Ballina Rugby Club are seeking the help of anyone, near or far, in order to beat the weather and make sure one of the biggest games of the year is played this weekend. With weather conditions deteriorating rapidly, the club is making every effort to have…

Roscommon will play Down in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday next at 2pm. The game is being preceded by the Division 3 Ladies NFL Match between Roscommon and Meath which throws in at 12 noon. As there is a large crowd expected at the games patrons are asked to be…

The Brisbane Lions said farewell to teammate Cian Hanley today after the Category B Rookie decided to return to his homeland of Ireland. The 21-year-old made the difficult decision to part with the Club after experiencing personal challenges over the past 12…

Roscommon Senior Football team manager Kevin McStay this evening named his team to play Down in the third round of the Allianz League Division Two in Dr Hyde Park Roscommon on Sunday next at 2pm. The team features a number of changes to the team that started…

Midwest Sport understands that former Mayo minor star and Ballaghaderreen native Cian Hanley is to return to Ireland in the coming days. Cian had been plying his trade with the Brisbane Lions in the AFL. Midwest Sport understands that Cian will return home in…

Quinn Roux's another that has been released from international duty, and he's on the bench for Connacht's meeting with the Ospreys in the Pro 14. Second row Andrew Browne finally returns from an Achilles to make his first appearance of the season. While James…

HEAD COACH Richard BERKELEY has named his final squad for this season’s International series which will see the U15 Girls’ face Northern Ireland and England in two friendly games before heading to Belfast to compete in the prestigious Bob Docherty Cup. The…

The draw for the 2018 Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships took place tonight in MacHale Park, Castlebar. The reigning champions Caslebar have been drawn yet again to face their old rivals Ballina Stephenites in Group One of the SFC. The Mayo GAA…

Connacht will welcome a number of players back from injury for Friday's Pro 14 meeting with the Ospreys. Finlay Bealham, Craig Ronaldson, Sean O'Brien, Andrew Browne and Steve Crosbie are among those available to Kieran Keane again. Meanwhile, the province…

The Sigerson Cup reaches it's quarter final stage this afternoon. Five-time champions U-U-J take on U-L at Jordanstown from 2. Then at 6.30, I-T Tralee face D-I-T at Austin Stack Park. There are a number of Mayo Players involved today. Barry Redmond lines out…

Pearse Stadium Salthill will play host to a double header on Sunday afternoon. At 12 noon round 3 of the Lidl Ladies National Football Division 1 will see Galway clash with Mayo. This will be followed by Mayo and Galway in round 3 of the Allianz National…

A student from Balla has been named on head coach William O’Connor’s 18-strong panel for this season’s Centenary Shield crusade. Luke McNicholas from Balla Secondary School, Liam Kerrigan from St Attracta’s Community school in Tubbercurry and Adam Rooney from…

SWINFORD GAA Club will begin the 2018 Mayo GAA League season in Division 1D of the league. Midwest Radio Sport can confirm that the club saw their appeal against a deduction of points by the Mayo Co Board for fielding an illegal player against Bonniconlon…

Mayo and Ballina Stephenites star Evan Regan is set to face an extended spell on the sidelines after he sustained a facial bone fracture and concussion in an incident in Saturday night's Allianz League Round Two clash with Kerry in MacHale Park. Full forward…

Anthony Nolan has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 encounter between Mayo and Galway. The Wicklow man officiated, last year’s All-Ireland Quarter Final replay between Mayo and Roscommon. Sunday’s Round 3…

After two consecutive defeats Mayo Volleyball Club got back to winning ways with an impressive 3-0 victory over Garda Volleyball Club in Kiltimagh. The Gardai began with a flurry accruing a 4-1 lead. Once Mayo won the next score Jackie Prendergast accumulated…

The 2018 Valvoline Motorsport Ireland National Forest Rally Championship got underway with an exciting opening round on Saturday last with Carrick on Suir Motor Club’s Willie Loughman Memorial Forest Rally. The first major Irish rally of the year incorporated…

Mayo U13s made it three wins from three in the SFAI Subway Interleague Championship by defeating Galway 1 nil in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday. The win leaves Mayo in a strong position at the top of the group with just one round of fixtures to play before the…

Round 2 of the Allianz Football league tomorrow sees Mayo & Kerry renew old rivalries as they face each other in Elverys MacHale Park. Last Sunday Mayo beat Monaghan in Clones while Kerry overcame Donegal on home soil. The Mayo team named is the same as the…

The inaugural National Under-15 League started in August last year and saw 24 teams play a shortened season where Athlone Town were crowned the winners after a 2-1 final victory over St. Patrick's Athletic in November. The first full SSE Airtricity National…

In Division 1 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League on Sunday, Mayo will look to make it back to back wins when travel to take on Kerry.
Galway are also away this Sunday as the Tribeswomen face Donegal.
Both games get underway at 2pm on…

Round 2 games in the Allianz football and hurling leagues have been confirmed for next weekend.
Following their one-point win over Monaghan on Sunday, Mayo meet Kerry next - that game throws-in at 7pm Saturday evening in Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar.
On…

Michael Glavey’s GAA club are holding a Community Mass in the Glavey’s Centre in Ballinlough this Thursday evening 1st February at 7.30 pm –ahead of their historic All-Ireland Club Intermediate Final in Croke Park on Saturday against Moy of Tyrone.
The…

Michaela Walsh Swinford AC was competing today at the Irish Life Health National Indoor U23 Championships in AIT Athlone. Michaela moved up to compete at u23 level her first year at this age she stormed to victory taking gold in the woman's 4kg shot put with…

There has been success for Mayo boxers at today's U18 and U22 National Finals in Dublin. Aoife Ginty of Geesala won her 60kg U18 Final, Adam Dempsey of Achill lost out in his 81kg final. Alannah Nolan of Ballyhaunis won her 81+kg final, while Ownie McDonagh…

The Allianz Football league starts this weekend with Mayo making the trip to Clones on Sunday to face Monaghan. Mayo's last competitive game was the All Ireland final defeat to Dublin in September and the team named by manager Stephen Rochford shows 11…

Sligo Rovers have cofirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Eduardo Pincelli. The 34-year-old lined out for the 'Bit o' Red' in a friendly last weekend. He'd previously played in Colombia, Sweden, Malaysia, Italy and Cyprus.

Galway have named seven players - Adrian Tuohy, Daithi Burke, Aidan Harte, Johnny Coen, Joseph Cooney, Niall Burke and Conor Cooney - that started their All-Ireland Hurling Final win over Waterford on their team for their Division One League opener against…

Gaelic Players Association chief executive Dermot Earley has stepped down from his role in order to concentrate on his career with the Defence Forces. The former Kildare player succeeded Dessie Farrell last February. G-P-A chairman Seamus Hickey will take…

St Brendan’s College Belmullet have won the FAI Schools Senior B National Cup semi-fina, defeating St Joseph’s secondary school from Spanish Point by 3 -2.
The game was played at Athlone IT this afternoon, and 2 goals from Belmullet student Michael Conroy and…

The Mayo hurlers will start their Allianz League campaign this Sunday against Donegal. The game had been fixed for MacHale Park in Castlebar, but will now go ahead in Ballina with the same throw in time of 2pm.

Meath referee David Gough has been appointed for Mayo’s opening Allianz National Football League game this weekend.
Mayo, travel to Clones to face Monaghan on Sunday with the action underway 2pm.
Stephen Rochford’s side secured a narrow win over Sligo in…

The 2018 Sigerson Cup gets underway this afternoon. There are two preliminary round ties with Trinity facing Dundalk I-T. Athlone I-T play host to Garda College. And in the first round proper, Maynooth University face UCD from 2.

The Under 16 & Under 19 SUBWAY All Ireland Schools Cup finals 2018 are taking place at the National Basketball Ireland in Tallaght today and will continue right up until Thursday.
There is a host of schools from across the country competing for top honours…

The Republic of Ireland Schools International select U18 boys are progressing well this season.
The squad which includes Luke McNicholas of Balla Secondary School trained at the FAI HQ in Abbotstown at the weekend.
The Irish schools side played a friendly…

There was no decision reached last night at the Mayo County Board Meeting regarding the affliation of a proposed new club, St Coman's Hollymount. A discussion was held in MacHale Park last night at the first County Board meeting of 2018 regarding the…

The re-fixed All-Ireland Intermediate Football semi-final between Michael Glaveys and Kilanerin has been pencilled in for this Saturday afternoon.
The game will take place in St. Loman’s, Mullingar at 2pm.

Galway United has announced the signing of Ballyhaunis man Carlton Ubaezuono on loan from Dundalk until the end of June.
Ubaezuono, 19, made his breakthrough into Dundalk’s first team at the tail end of the 2016 season against Crumlin United in the FAI…

Crossmolina Deel Rovers will compete in Dermot Early cup senior men’s competition and Burrishoole Ladies in the intermediate ladies competition at the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2018, which takes place 16-18 February in West Kerry. The power and appeal of…

The Irish Indoor Rowing Championships (IIRC) took place at the Sports Arena in the University of Limerick yesterday 20th of January 2018. 28 rowers from 2 Mayo Clubs took part yesterday in 2000m, 1000m and 500m Indoor Rowing events. Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club…

Lahardane MacHales boss John Maughan chatted to Midwest Radio ahead of the club's historic All Ireland Junior semi-final with the Leinster Junior Champions Multyfarnham GAA in Dr Hyde Park, Roscommon this Saturday. We'll be bringing the game live from 2pm on…

Cusack Park in Ennis has been confirmed as the new venue for the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Semi-Final between Tooreen and St Patrick’s Ballyragget tomorrow afternoon.
It emerged last night that the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick is unplayable.
It was…

Tooreen and St Patrick’s Ballyragget are waiting anxiously to find out where their All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Semi Final will be played this weekend. It’s after the GAA informed the clubs tonight that the original venue of the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick…

As Tooreen Hurling Club head into an All Ireland intermediate semi-final - the first non Galway team from Connacht to reach this stage - Midwest Radio visited the club last Saturday morning at their fundraising coffee morning to talk to some of those…

Ballyglass FC has confirmed that Galway United player, Ryan Connolly, has been appointed as head coach with the club for the 2018 season.
In a statement today the club says they are delighted to welcome Ryan back as their head coach, as he brings a wealth of…

Laherdane are looking forward to the biggest game in the club’s history this weekend, as they take on Multyfarnham in the All-Ireland Junior club championship semi-final – that game throws in at 2pm on Saturday at Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon.
Manager John…

The Connacht Council is insisting that Galway and Roscommon must play their remaining round robin game against each other in the FBD League next weekend - even though both sides have qualified for next month's FBD final, while the other remaining pool game…

The draw for the last eight and the semi-finals of the Connacht Junior Cup have just been made and Ballina have been drawn out of the pot to play Castlebar in Cloondeash in two weeks time.
Ballinrobe have been drawn away to Sligo.
Tuam will host Connemara…

MAYO manager Stephen Rochford gave his thoughts to our reporter Cormac O'Malley after Friday night's 1-10 to 1-9 defeat for the green and red against Galway. Played in atrocious conditions, Rochford reflected on the toll of two games in 48 hours for his…

Mayo have announced their team to face Galway in the F-B-D Connacht Football League later.
Only Ger McDonagh, Fionn McDonagh & Neil Douglas retain their places for the All-Ireland finalists from their draw with Leitrim midweek.
The tribesmen are yet to name…

Connacht have Ultan Dillane, Bundee Aki and Kieran Marmion back in their starting 15 for tomorrow's Challenge Cup match against Worcester Warriors.
Connacht has a poor record away to English clubs with a record of just two wins from 22 trips across the…

The Mayo Football League is pleased to announce two "Special Guests" for our annual Presentation Dinner in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport on Saturday night 20th January 2018
In a statement this morning the League said it is delighted that Mr Donal Conway,…

Looking to get more active in 2018? Need some support? RTEs Operation Transformation is once again joining forces locally with Mayo Sports Partnership to encourage people to become more physically active in 2018. A number of walks will take place across the…

There are two round 3 games this evening in the FBD Connnacht football league.
Mayo’s first outing is against Leitrim at Elvery’s MacHale Park, while Roscommon & Sligo meet in Kiltoom – both games throw-in at 7pm.

Despite this being Mayo's opening game of the 2018 season round 3 of the Connacht FBD League throws in tomorrow night when Mayo take on Leitrim in Elverys MacHale Park.
With a number of the squad still unavailable manager Stephen Rochford names a team with a…

The Republic of Ireland Cerebral Palsy team are holding four trials in the coming months in a bid to find the next crop of stars ahead of this summer's European Championships in the Netherlands. Manager Paul Breen will assess a new group of players in a bid…

The Quigley U18 Cup Final will be played at Solar 21 Park this evening. Manulla FC will clash with Conn Rangers with the action getting underway at 7pm. Both clubs have been very successful in other U18 Competitions at both FAI and CFA level. The sides know…

Following a meeting of the Castlebar Mitchels club executive last night, Declan Shaw and Eamonn Smith have been ratified as joint managers of the senior team for 2018.
The process of selecting their back room team is ongoing and will be finalised in due…

A number of games in this year's Lidl Ladies National Football League will be played as part of double bills with their male counterparts.
All-Ireland ladies finalists Mayo will feature on a double-bill for the first time on Sat 24th February at MacHale Park,…

The FBD Connacht League match due to take place between Mayo and Galway in Castlebar on Sunday was called off after the scheduled throw-in time with the sizeable crowd already in MacHale Park.
A frozen pitch was the reason for the postponement with Connacht…

Super League Champions Westport United are on the lookout for a new manger.
John Brennan recently parted company with the club following a successful stint and now the Covies are looking to appoint a new boss for the forthcoming season.
Interested parties are…

A very good day for Ireland and Mayo in Antrim at the International Cross Country incorporating the Celtic Cross Country Competition yesterday. Hugh Armstrong from Knockmore and representing Ballina AC came 7th individually, 2nd Celtic contestant and 1st…

Fans are advised that there will be restricted access to the main stand in MacHale Park tomorrow.
Following last Tuesday's storm some lights came down & damaged some seats. That means a small section of the stand will be closed, fans are asked to cooperate…

Johann van Graan has made 10 changes to his Munster side as they go in search of their first win of the Christmas period. The five players retained are Simon Zebo, Keith Earls, John Ryan, Darren O'Shea and Jack O'Donoghue.
Chris Farrell, Rhys Marshall and…

Mayo manager Stephen Rochford has assembled a new-look squad for his team's FBD league campaign which begins this weekend.
With the squad currently on holiday in Malaysia, only three members from last year's championship side will be available this Sunday…

This evening’s opening round of the Connacht FBD league sees Sligo taking on Galway- that game has now been moved to the Connacht Centre of Excellence, while Leitrim will also take on Roscommon tonight, with that game in the Leitrim Centre of Excellence in…

In the first round of the FBD League this evening, Sligo welcome F-B-D Connacht Football League champions Galway to Tourlestrane, while Leitrim take on Roscommon in the Centre of Excellence in Bekan – both games throw-in at 7pm.

Leinster have closed the gap on leaders the Scarlets to two-points with a 21-18 victory over Connacht at the R-D-S. The visitors had led 13-11 at the break thanks to a Finlay Bealham try but Leinster nosed in front thanks to a Luke McGrath try and Johnny…

After an exciting and competitive 2017, Mayo & District Motorsport Club are delighted to announce that the 2018 Mayo Stages Rally will return to Achill Island for what promises to be another exciting weekend of motorsport and entertainment for all the family.…

Johnny Sexton is available to face Connacht on New Year’s Day
The Outhalf is fit for selection for RDS clash having completed return-to-play protocols, according to today’s Irish Times.
Sexton’s return is expected for Leinster’s game against Connacht on New…

Connacht say they have no new injury concerns ahead of their New Year's Day clash with Leinster.
However they'll still be without 12 players for the trip to the RDS.
Kieran Keane will name his starting 15 on Saturday.

Over 400 runners and cyclists will take part in the annual Land of the Giants Duathlon in Claremorris tomorrow.
Patricipants are travelling from all over the country to take part in the event, which starts with a 5k run from Claremorris town centre out to…

Christmas certainly came early for Maree this evening as they won out 91-79 against near neighbours Moycullen in the big Galway derby at NUIG this evening.
A huge fourth quarter display from the Oranmore-based side saw American, Corey Hammell, lead the…

Michael Meehan bade farewell to inter-county football for the second time last night.
The Caltra clubman made his final appearance for Galway in July's All Ireland qualifier win over Donegal.
Meehan first broke into the Galway senior side in 2003, going on to…

The Masters Fixtures list for the 2018 Ladies Gaelic Football season has been released. The National Football League kicks off the year at the end of January with holders Cork and defeated 2017 finalists Donegal among the favourites to be battling it out…

Ballina RFC President William O'Connor has pulled off a major coup by signing up a current Irish international to captain his side in the annual Aubrey Bourke Cup match in Heffernan Park on St Stephen's Day.
The match between the President's XV and Ballina…

Connacht have a number of injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Pro 14 derby with Ulster at the Sportsground. Prop Denis Buckley is to see a specialist this week, after suffering an ankle injury in the Challenge Cup win over Brive. Back row Eoin McKeon…

Cork City will begin the defence of their S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division title against St Patrick's Athletic. The fixture list for the 2018 season has been released. The Leesiders will travel to Richmond Park on the opening night, Friday the 16th…

Such is the demand for tickets for their inter-pro meeting with Ulster, Connacht have announced they are installing temporary seating at the Sportsground. The extended terracing is to be installed at both the Bohermore and College Road ends of the ground.…

Mona McSharry has enjoyed a brilliant 5th place finish in the final of the 100 metres breaststroke at the European Short Course Championships in Denmark.
The Sligo native set a new Irish record with a time of just over 1 minute and 5 seconds, in her first…

Sligo's Mona McSharry caps off a brilliant 2017 this afternoon when she swims in her first major international senior final.
The World and European junior champion has qualified for the final of the 100 metres breaststroke at the European Short Course…

Killala handler Fergal Birrane is the latest man to make an impact at Dundalk and was in winning action again last night with Rock On Dandy, who won the Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap. Birrane, who trains for Daniel MacCauliffe…

MAYO’S Fiona McHale is the Croke Park Hotel Player of the Month award winner for December.
The individual accolade for 30-year-old McHale rounds off a memorable year for the dynamic midfielder.
McHale was outstanding in Carnacon’s march to a sixth All-Ireland…

Kieran Marmion has committed his future to Connacht.
The Ireland scrum-half has signed a 2-year contract extension to keep him at the Sportsground until beyond the 2019 World Cup.
Marmion has made over 130 appearances for Connacht, helping them to their…

Fixtures details for upcoming games in the Club Championship have been confirmed by the GAA today. Lahardane McHales will face Multyfarnham in the All-Ireland Junior Club Football Semi-Final on Saturday January 20th in Dr Hyde Park Roscommon at 2pm. Meanwhile…

Sligo's Mona McSharry finished 7th in her heat in the 100-metre individual medley at the European Shortcourse Swimming Championships. McSharry was also part of the Irish team that finished 6th in their 4 by 50 metres Mixed Medley Relay heat.
Castlebar's…

Kieran Marmion has committed his future to Connacht.
The Ireland scum half has signed a 2 year contract extension, which will keep him at the Province until after the 2019 World Cup.
The 25 year old has made over 130 appearances for Westerners, helping them…

The Central Hearings Committee of the GAA last night ruled that Swinford GAA club were in breach of the rules in playing a suspended player in their final league game of the season in Division 1C of the Mayo Senior League. Swinford had appealed an earlier…

After her twelfth place finish in the 50-metre breaststroke yesterday, Mona McSharry is back in the pool at the European Shortcourse Championships today.
The Sligo teenager goes in the heats of the 100-metre individual medley.
Alex Murphy, Darragh Greene and…

It's been a good start to the European Short Course Swimming Championships for Team Ireland.
Alex Murphy and Sligo's Mona McSharry have both advanced to the semi-finals of the 50 metre breaststroke in Copenhagen.
Jordan Sloan also set a new national record in…

There will be an excellent opportunity for youngsters in Mayo to watch one of the best shooting coaches in the world in action in Ballina this evening.
Dave Hopla who is the New York Knicks & Detroit Pistons coach will give a two hour lecture and show in the…

Knockmore’s Hugh Armstrong has become the first Mayo man to win a distance international running vest for Ireland in 45 years. The Ballina Athletic Club man put Mayo back on the map in Abbotstown, Dublin when he won bronze in the Senior Men’s 10km Cross…

Dermot Butler has been elected as Mayo County Secretary at Convention today in Westport. He defeated Ronan Kirrane in a contest for the position, while Ronan was subsequently elected unopposed as Assistant Secretary. Liam Moffat from Crossmolina was elected…

Mayo Volleyball Club ended their last game of 2017 with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Newbridge Panthers in Kiltimagh.
For large passages of the opening set it was an even keel with both sides surrendering leads and drawing level on numerous occasions.…

Mayo showjumper Michael G Duffy from Knockmore, who is competing at the biggest indoor horse show in the world in Geneva this weekend, has qualified for tomorrow’s Rolex Grand Slam Grand Prix. Tomorrow’s competition carries a prize fund of €1m and is one of…

Roscommon Senior Football Team Manager Kevin Mc Stay has named Conor Devaney as Captain of the Roscommon Senior Football team for 2018. Conor a member of the Kilbride GAA Club was an All-Star nominee this year 2017, won an All-Ireland minor medal in 2006 and…

FAI Oscar Traynor Trophy 2017-2018
Open and Quarter Final Draw
Open Round Defence Forces v Donegal or Inishowen League
Roscommon League v UCL or AUL Dublin
Clare League v Limerick or West Cork League
Wexford League v Mayo League
NEFL v Kilkenny League
Carlow…

Sligo flanker Cillian Gallagher will make his first start for Connacht in tomorrow's Challenge Cup clash against Brive in France.
Fresh from international duty with Ireland, Bundee Aki is back in the centre to partner new boy Pita Ahki while in the pack Shane…

The Mayo GAA Convention takes place this Sunday in Hotel Westport at 12 noon.
Ahead of Convention, Mayo GAA has released the Secretary’s report, the audited accounts and the motions.
In his report Vincent Neary paid tribute to all those who passed away this…

The senior management team of Castlebar Mitchels announced this week that they are stepping down from their roles after 3 magnificent years in charge.
In a statement from Castlebar Mitchels, as spokesperson says 'The club owes a huge debt of gratitude to…

Swinford's Michaela Walsh named Athletics Ireland Female Student Athlete of the Year in Dublin yesterday.
The Swinford student smashed her own Irish junior record earlier this year when throwing 62:79m in the senior girls hammer, moving her to second on the…

Westport United manager John Brennan has parted company with the club.
In his three seasons in charge, John has guided the team to complete the last three years of the historic Four in a Row Super League Titles and was also responsible for promoting new blood…

Gary Boylan has signed a new one-year contract with Sligo Rovers.
The versatile 21-year-old who made his debut for Rovers in 2014, says he rejected interest from a club playing in Europe next season to sign a new contract to stay at The Showgrounds.
Having…

Mayo legend Cora Staunton will depart for Australia today having secured her 6th All-Ireland Club Ladies Football winner's medal on Sunday.
The 35-year-old scored seven-points in Carnacon's 15-points to 1-10 win over Cork's Mourneabbey at Parnell…

Following a superb year for Irish Show Jumping on the international stage at underage and senior level in 2017, a host of Ireland's top athletes gathered at the Killashee House Hotel in Naas Co Kildare last night (Saturday) for the prestigious Irish Show…

There was a grand turnout at Mayo AC's End of Season Party held in the Dalton Inn, Claremorris on Saturday night. They were there to celebrate another successful year and to make presentations to medal winning individuals and teams.
In addition, there were…

The ALDI National Community Games annual presentation night for volunteers, areas and media was held in Johnstown Estate Hotel Enfield Co. Meath last weekend.
Mayo Community Games were well represented at the awards and picked up several national awards on…

Connacht's disappointing Guinness PRO14 form continued after a 24-10 defeat away to Zebre.
The Italian side were 6-nil up at the break, but then a Tom Farrell try 5 minutes after the restart gave them the lead for the first time.
However Zebre then pulled…

Pita Ahki will make his first start for the Connacht for their clash with Zebre tomorrow.
The New Zealander made his debut when coming off the bench in the loss to the Cardiff Blues last weekend.
That's one of nine changes made by Kieran Keane, with Kieran…

Following a meeting of the Mayo county board in Elvery's MacHale Park on Monday night, Ballyhaunis man Derek Walsh has been ratified as Mayo Senior Hurling Manger.
The county board has wished Derek and his backroom staff the best of luck and success for the…

The new second-tier hurling championship has named after former G-A-A President Joe McDonagh.
Mr McDonagh, who passed away last year, was an All-Ireland hurling winner and All-Star with Galway.
Carlow, Laois, Meath, Westmeath, Kerry and Antrim will compete…

Dundalk have completed the signing of Galway United striker Ronan Murray.
The 26-year-old Mayo man scored 17 goals in 38 games for Galway last season.
He’s moving on after Galway suffered relegation from the Premier Division and will be part of Dundalk…

The Olympic Council of Ireland have announced that Irish Eventing rider Cathal Daniels from Co Galway is among 12 athletes who have been awarded Olympic Solidarity Scholarships to assist with qualification and preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…

Mayo All-Star forward Alan Dillon has confirmed his retirement from Inter-County football.
Alan has played in the Mayo jersey for 18 years, having made his Minor debut in 1999.
The Ballintubber clubman made his Senior championship debut in 2003 against Sligo,…

Thomas Joyce from Knock enjoyed further success at the Ulster Open Table Tennis Championship over the weekend.
Thomas took victory in the U15 category.
It came hot on the heels of his silver medal at the Six National Championships in Gurnsey the previous…

Sligo LGFA have announced the reappointment of Paddy Henry as Intermediate Team Manager for 2018.
This will be Paddy's fourth year in charge of the the team having brought them to Divison 3 league in 2015, two Connacht Titles and two All Ireland S/F in 2016…

Hugh Armstrong (Ballina AC), Knockmore, Ballina took home the bronze medal in the National finals of Senior Men’s Cross Country in Abbotstown, Dublin on Sunday 26th November. The 23 year old Knockmore man ran strongly for the entire 10km against a huge and…

Mayo Volleyball Club endured their first defeat in a very competitive encounter against Trinity College Dublin. The first set began in a tit for tat encounter with both sides tying level on numerous occasions. Towards the end of the set a number of poor…

ALL-Ireland senior champions Dublin lead the way with six representatives on the 2017 TG4 Ladies Football All-Star team.
It was a night of history at the Citywest Hotel when Mayo’s Cora Staunton collected a record-equalling 11th award, to draw level with…

Following an extensive interview process and ratification by county board delegates yesterday evening Mayo LGFA are delighted to announce that renowned Westmeath native, Peter Leahy, will be taking up the reins as manager of the Ladies Senior Team. Having…

THE Croke Park Hotel Player of the Month award winners for August, September and October have been announced.
The respective recipients are Mayo’s Grace Kelly, Fermanagh’s TG4 All-Ireland junior medallist Sharon Murphy and Dublin’s TG4 All-Ireland senior…

Connacht have announced that flanker Jake Heenan will leave them this summer.
The former New Zealand under-20 captain amassed over 50 appearances for the province since moving to the Sportsground in 2013.
Connacht CEO Willie Ruane says he was an 'outstanding…

Galway forward Cyril Donnellan has retired from inter-county hurling.
The 32-year-old was part of the panel that won the Liam McCarthy this summer.
The Padraig Pearses clubman played for the Tribesmen for nine-years and scored 6-33 across 35 Championship…

Knock native, Thomas Joyce has for the second time achieved success beyond his tender years at the Six Nations Table Tennis International in Gurnsey at the weekend. Thomas secured a silver medal in the team event.
Previously Thomas won the Table Tennis…

Sligo Rovers have signed up Drogheda United’s Player of the Year Adam Wixted.
Formerly with Derby County, Bohemians and Bray Wanderers, the 22-year old is looking forward to his move to the Showgrounds.
He’s the third new addition to the club's squad for…

2016 Footballer of the Year Lee Keegan will miss a significant number of Mayo’s National League matches next Spring.
The Mayo News reports that the Westport defender underwent two separate surgical procedures on his hips in recent weeks, and now faces a spell…

Galway U-21 footballer Cillian McDaid has officially signed for AFL side Carlton.
The 20-year-old links up with the Melbourne-based club on a two-year deal as an international rookie.
There has been speculation about the move in recent weeks, but Carlton…

Three of the Irish International Rules players, who are due to face Australia in the first test in Adelaide, are battling to recover from a stomach bug, according to the Irish Independent.
Pearce Hanley, of Gold Coast and a native of Mayo, Sligo’s Niall…

Connacht’s Bundee Aki will make his first start for Ireland against South Africa in Saturday's November international.
The New Zealander has qualified through the residency rule.
He is joined in the backline by Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale, with Munster's…

Galway United defender Colm Horgan has signed a 2-year deal with Cork City.
This is Cork’s third new signing of the week.
The Galway native has been a regular at Eamonn Deacy Park over the last four seasons.
Horgan says he’s delighted to be joining the…

Bundee Aki will find out today if Saturday will bring his first Ireland cap. The Connacht centre is part of the set-up for the first time as he qualifies under the residency rule.
Joey Carbery could earn his fifth cap at full-back in the absence of Simon…

Two Mayo athletes will be taking part in the Schools Combined Events International, which takes place in the Emirates Arena, Glasgow this Friday.
Niamh O’Neill from Ballyhaunis, a student at Ballyhaunis Community School, and Iarlaith Golden from Balla, who…

The Roscommon senior hurlers will play their home league matches in Dr Hyde Park in 2018.
Roscommon generally play all their hurling games in Athleague, but from next year, their league games will be played in the county grounds. They begin their National…

Mayo footballer Aiden O’Shea is captaining the Ireland International Rules squad, who have begun their preparations in Australia for the start of the 2017 two-game series in Adelaide on Sunday.
The Irish players and management landed in Melbourne earlier this…

Rhys Ruddock says Bundee Aki has settled well into the Ireland squad. Saturday's test with South Africa could present a first cap for the Connacht centre, who qualifies under the residency rule. That qualification has come in for some criticism, but Ruddock…

This Saturday will be a monumental occasion for Ballina Rugby Club who play in their first ever All-Ireland Junior Cup Quarter Final.
The North Mayo men are flying high at present, top of the Connacht League and also in to a Cawley Cup Final.
This Saturday…

Solar 21 Park plays host to another round of the Westaro Masters League tomorrow night.
It's Round 3 of Division 1 where Castlebar Celtic clash with Westport Utd. at 7pm.
Straide & Foxford Utd will meet Manulla at 8pm and at Ballyhaunis Town clash with Fahy…

Two Mayo Clubs will be aiming for Connacht Minor success on Friday night at the Connacht Centre of Excellence.
Balla will take on St. Brigids in the Connacht Minor A Club Football Championship Final at 8.15pm.
The Connacht Minor B Club Football Championship…

On Saturday, Mayo aim to make it back to back All-Ireland Gaelic Masters title.
The Green & Red come up against a tough Sligo outfit in Ballymote with the game throwing in at 2.45pm.
The game will be preceded by the Shield Final at 12.45 where Galway clash…

Mayo & District Motorsport Club had a very successful weekend which started at the Sligo Pallets Border Championship prize giving which took place in the Sligo Park Hotel on Saturday evening Well done to Ronan Denning & Karl Egan who came 1st in class 2; James…

Mayo players secured 6 Football All star Awards last night and Andy Moran was named 2017 Footballer of the Year at the PwC All Stars while Galway's Joe Canning is the Hurler of the Year.
The Ballaghaderreen forward, who turned 34 yesterday, was the top scorer…

The PwC GAA/GPA Champion 15 selections have been announced for the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup hurling competitions.
The winners will be presented with their awards this evening as part of the PwC GAA/GPA All-Stars banquet in Dublin’s…

Craig Gilroy and Niyi Adeolokun will make their first starts of the season tomorrow. Gilroy has recovered from a back injury to earn his 150th Ulster cap against the Southern Kings in South Africa. Adeolokun has overcome knee surgery to join Tiernan…

A winter Juvenile Golf Coaching Series will take place at Westport Golf Club tomorrow.
Westport Golf Club offers 18 holes of championship golf, a 9 hole Pitch and Putt course and a great practice facility.
The series commences tomorrow and will run for 6…

The Connacht GAA Minor A & B Club Football Championship semi-finals are down for decision this evening at the Connacht Centre of Excellence, Bekan. The Connacht Minor A Semi-final sees Balla clash with Eastern Harps of Sligo at 7pm.
Annagh Rovers of Mayo…

The draw has been made for the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Junior Cup and Ballina Rugby Club have got a home draw. They will play Instonians from Belfast in Heffernan Park on Saturday week, November 11th at 2.30pm and a large crowd is expected for this…

Galway WFC defender Chloe Singleton has been selected as the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Player of the Month for September.
The 17-year old has impressed with her defensive capabilities and consistent performances, as Galway claimed a 5-1 win…

Mayo’s David Clarke and Andy Moran are among the four nominees for the Footballer of the Year award which will be announced in Dublin later this evening and televised on RTE One at 7pm.
Dublin’s Stephen Cluxton and James McCarthy are also in the running for…

There’s a change of venue for this Sunday’s Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Intermediate club championship final.
Moycullen of Galway will meet St Mary’s of Sligo at St Croan’s GAA pitch in Ballintubber, Co Roscommon at 2pm on Sunday.
Also on Sunday, Carnacon…

All-Ireland hurling champions Galway have 7 places on the 2017 PwC All-Star hurling team for 2017.
The GAA / GPA All-Stars were selected at Croke Park, where the Tribesmen were awarded 7 places on this year’s selection – with 5 places for Waterford, 2 for…

Mayo’s Cora Staunton has been nominated for Ladies Footballer of the Year – along with two members of the All Ireland-winning Dublin side - Captain Sinead Aherne, and player of the match in the final victory over Mayo - Noelle Healy.
Tipperary pair Aishling…

The Connacht Senior, U20 and U17 Championship Fixtures for 2018 were confirmed by the GAA yesterday.
Mayo will face Galway in MacHale Park on Sunday May 13th in the Senior Quarter Final, while the winners of that game face the winners of Sligo/London on…

The community of East Mayo is saddened by the death of Frank Kelly of Brusna Ballaghaderreen.
Frank died earlier this week after a long illness.
He was a prominent GAA and community activist and an accomplished player for Ballaghaderreen and UK clubs. He led…

It has been confirmed the All Ireland Hurling Final will be played on Sunday August 19th and Football Final on Sunday September 2nd
The G-A-A have unveiled their 2018 Master Fixtures Plan.
There have been a number of changes to accommodate the new look…

Bohola Moy Davitts will meet Michael Glaveys of Roscommon in the Connacht Intermediate Club championship semi-final next Sunday.
That game is fixed for Elverys MacHale park in Castlebar at 2.30 on Sunday.
It’s preceded by the Junior club semi-final at 1pm…

In Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football –
Carnacon and Kilkerrin / Clonberne will meet again in Ballyhaunis GAA pitch next Sunday at 2pm, in a replay of the senior club championship final.
Last Sunday’s game finished in a draw – Carnacon 5-17 Kilkerrin / Clonberne…

Tooreen have booked their place in the Connacht Intermediate Club hurling final, after defeating Padraig Pearses of Roscommon in the semi-final yesterday in Athleague.
That finished 1-21 to 1-11.
Tooreen will meet Ballinderreen of Galway in the final next…

Under 13 League Final Division 1 Knockmore 2-06 Westport A 3-08
Under 13 League Final Division 2 Burrishoole 3-06 Ballyhaunis 2-08 Under 13 League Final Division 4Belmullet 1-13 St. Brigid's 4-05
Under 13 League Final Division 5Claremorris 2-10 Kilmoremoy…

Islandeady boxer Ray Moylette won his latest professional bout last night. Ray was in action in Villa Park in Birmingham against Croatian Luka Leskovic and won the contest 60-55. It brings his undefeated record in the pro ranks to 8-0.

Ballina today recorded first ever All Ireland Junior cup win with a 35-12 first round win over Portadown in Heffernan Park. Ballina RFC created their own niche in history yesterday afternoon when defeating Portadown in the first round of the All-Ireland…

Ballaghaderreen’s Cian Hanley is to remain in Australia.
The Brisbane Lions man is being delisted by the club but Midwest sport understand he will be resigned.
The AFL’s category B rules only allow clubs to place international players on their rookie list for…

Bundee Aki and Simon Zebo and will both be in action when Connacht host Munster in a Pro 14 interprovincial in Galway tonight.
The Corkman has been left out of the Ireland squad for the November Internationals following his decision to leave the Province at…

Galway must beat Dundalk to have any hope of avoiding relegation on the final night of the 2017 S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division. St Patrick's Athletic will secure their top flight status with a draw at Derry. It is the same situation for Sligo who…

Stephen Rochford has been granted a two year contract extension as Mayo Senior Football manager at tonight's County Board meeting. It will bring him to 2020. His backroom team will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Also at tonight's meeting Tómas Morley has…

Connacht prop Dominic Robertson-McCoy has been ruled out until the end of the year. He's had surgery on a thumb injury suffered in the Challenge Cup win over Worcester. Centre Eoin Griffin will have a calf injury monitored after picking up a knock in that…

The death has taken place of Mayo Legend Joe Corcoran.
The Ardnaree man was known to all GAA followers as “Jinkin Joe”.
He was Mayo’s top scorer until 2012 and one of the most stylish forwards ever to grace the field.
Joe had a wonderful Mayo career scoring…

This Saturday, October 28th, boys and girls from Claremorris Colts RFC and Ballina RFC will descend on Galway Corinthians RFC to take part in the second Aviva Mini Rugby Festival of the season. Joining the Festival will be Connacht and Ireland player Kieran…

The Irish Independent is this morning reporting that Stephen Rochford is likely to be confirmed as Mayo manager in 2018 at a county board meeting expected to take place tomorrow.
Rochford said in the aftermath of last month's All-Ireland final defeat to…

Tyrone native Cathal Corey has been appointed the new manager of the Sligo senior football team at a meeting of the county board on Monday night. He steps into the role after the resignation of Niall Carew last month after three years at the helm. It is…

Castlebar’s Nicholas Quinn has been included in the Irish team for the upcoming European Championships.
Quinn will be part of a squad of ten to compete at the LEN European Short Course (25m) Swimming Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark from the 13th to…

The Mayo Intermediate Football final replay has been confirmed for Saturday October 28th.
Bohola Moy Davitts produced a miraculous comeback against Kiltimagh to salvage a draw.
The replay is confirmed for this Saturday evening at 7.30pm in Elverys MacHale…

As part of the Behind the Ball promotion which aims to help Under 8's at each club Duffy's SuperValu Ballaghaderreen presented balls to; Western Geals, Eire Og, Ballinameen, Ballaghaderreen, Kilmovee Shamrocks & Charlestown GAA clubs in store on Saturday 21st…